Vince Li, who beheaded a fellow passenger on the bus, was
A)found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
B)found guilty of manslaughter and committed to a psychiatric hospital for the rest of his life.
C)found not criminally responsible on account of a mental disorder and committed to a psychiatric hospital for treatment and will be released once he progresses in his treatment.
D)found not criminally responsible on account of a mental disorder and was free to live on his own immediately.

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Vince Li was found not criminally responsible on account of a mental disorder and committed to a psychiatric hospital for treatment. He was required to progress in his treatment before being released. This decision was based on the fact that Li was experiencing a psychotic episode at the time of the attack and was not in control of his actions. It was deemed that he required medical treatment rather than punishment.

Vince Li, Who Beheaded a Fellow Passenger on the Bus