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Accused Winnipeg letter bomber denied bail

A bail review for accused letter bomber Guido Amsel was dismissed Thursday.
A bail review for accused letter bomber Guido Amsel was dismissed Thursday. Canadian Press/Winnipeg Police Service

WINNIPEG — Guido Amsel will remain behind bars while awaiting trial.

A gaunt-looking Amsel showed no emotion during the decision, but his wife left the courtroom in tears.

Amsel is accused of sending three letter bombs and severely injuring his ex-wife’s lawyer.

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In July 2015, Winnipeg police charged Amsel with three counts of attempted murder and multiple weapons and explosive charges after allegedly sending letter bombs to two lawyers office’s and his ex-wife’s work place.

He was originally denied bail last fall but his lawyer asked for a bail review decision.

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It was dismissed Thursday.

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His trial is expected to start in August 2017.

Amsel is also accused of another bombing that happened in 2013.

The charges stem from a bombing at his ex-wife’s home in the rural municipality of St. Clements.

With file from The Canadian Press

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