From Canoe and Jam! Showbiz Harasser incompetent Man delusional over Katie Holmes: Judge By LISA LISLE Ottawa Sun OTTAWA -- Still delusional about his relationship with Dawson's Creek star Katie Holmes, a local man was found not criminally responsible for the hundreds of harassing phone calls made to the star's father and a lawyer for NBC. Michael Willis originally faced two counts each of criminal harassment, making harassing phone calls and mischief. Last month, he pleaded not guilty but his lawyer Sean May requested a hearing to determine whether his client is criminally responsible. The 36-year-old, one-time Rhodes Scholar's actions included at least 160 calls to the home and office of Holmes' father Martin Holmes in which Willis demanded cash for an engagement ring for the actress. Stole story ideas He also made at least 100 calls to Ben Heineman, a lawyer for General Electric, which owns NBC. Willis also demanded cash from Heineman because he claimed NBC's news division, particularly Tom Brokaw, stole his story ideas. Although Holmes' father still lives in the star's home state of Ohio and Heineman lives in Connecticut, Ottawa police became involved after being contacted earlier this year by a private investigator who tracked Willis down at his apartment across the street from the Ottawa police station. Yesterday, Crown prosecutor Jo Ann Meloche asked that the charges of making harassing phone calls and mischief be tossed. The hearing continued for the remaining charges with ROH psychiatrist Dr. John Bradford taking the stand. "Mr. Willis even today doesn't believe he has a mental illness or a mental disorder," Bradford said, noting Willis still feels justified in his actions since he still has the "unshakeable belief" he has some kind of relationship with Holmes. Doctors at the ROH have been giving Willis anti-psychotic medication since his May arrest, but Bradford said he hasn't much improvement. "I'm disappointed in the progress so far," Bradford said. "A delusional disorder is hard to treat." Even though Willis has no history of violence, Bradford told the court he could act out violently towards people he perceives to be getting in the way of his non-existent relationship with Holmes. Since Justice David Dempsey found Willis not criminally responsible, Willis will spend at least another 45 days at the ROH until the Ontario Review Board decides his fate. Bradford said he will recommend Willis stay at the hospital until he shows significant progress. Link to story

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