Fonteece escapes jail time for wife's suicide

A Waterloo man is not going to jail for his wife's suicide in Thunder Bay. 48 year old Peter Fonteece pleaded guilty to criminal negligence causing death in connection with the incident in a city motel room in February of last year.  The court was told his wife Yanisa took 40 sleeping pills and asked Peter not to interfere.   He then tried numerous times to take his own life but failed.   Fonteece says he's pleased he didn't get anymore time in jail than what he has already served.   He adds he's grateful for the understanding of Madam Justice Helen Pierce.  She called the case unique in Canadian law.  Fonteece will be on probation for a year and must stay in the care of The John Howard Society.