An eastern Ontario doctor facing a first-degree murder charge had his case adjourned for two weeks after a short court appearance Tuesday.
Dr. Brian Nadler is accused of killing Albert Poidinger, 89, who lived in Pointe-Claire, Que., at the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital.
Ontario Provincial Police say they were called to the hospital on March 25, after which Poidinger was declared dead and Nadler was arrested.
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Police have said they are investigating Nadler in connection with several other deaths at the hospital.
The prosecution says they continue to provide disclosure to Nadler’s defence team.
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Nadler’s lawyer says his client maintains his innocence.
The doctor is next scheduled to appear in court on June 15.
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