Commonwealth v. Tiru

The defendant appeals from a judgment of the Superior Court finding him a sexually dangerous person (SDP) and committing him to the Massachusetts Treatment Center pursuant to G. L. c. 123A, §§ 1, 14. He argues that the trial evidence was insufficient to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that he suffers from a "[m]ental abnormality," as defined by G. L. c. 123A, § 1, which renders him a "menace" to the health and safety of others. We affirm.

Background. The Commonwealth commenced this action in the Superior Court seeking the civil commitment of the defendant under G. L. c. 123A, §§ 1, 12 - 14.…