Man convicted of trying to join ISIS granted overnight privileges to visit ski resort with girlfriend

(Global News) An Ottawa man convicted of trying to join ISIS has been granted overnight privileges after telling the Parole Board of Canada he wanted to visit a ski resort with his girlfriend.

Carlos Larmond had been required to spend nights at a halfway house following his release from prison last year, but the Parole Board agreed to lift the requirement.

In its decision, the Parole Board said Larmond had “developed a new relationship,” and was engaged to be married following several visits with the woman.

“You have indicated a desire to spend more time with her on her next visit, and also to perhaps do some skiing in the mountains this winter,” according to a copy of the decision obtained by Global News.

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