A Winnipeg courtroom heard from both the Crown and defence Thursday, regarding the bail application for the Winnipeg man accused of sending letter bombs to three Winnipeg addresses.

The day-long hearing wasn’t enough time for defence lawyer Martin Glazer to finish his submission for his client Guido Amsel.

A publication ban is in effect for the bail hearing. This is normal procedure for bail hearings. It means nothing talked about in court can be discussed, other than the outcome of the bail application.

Amsel faces 16 charges related to incidents on July 3 through to July 6 of this year.

On July 3, Winnipeg Lawyer, Maria Mitousis was seriously injured when she opened an explosive device at the Petersen King law office.

She has undergone extensive surgery and lost her right hand.

An explosive device was also sent to Amsel’s ex-wife’s workplace on July 4. A bomb squad safely detonated that device.

That’s the same day Amsel was taken into custody by police.

One day later, on July 5, a bomb squad detonated a third explosive device addressed to George Orle at the Orle Bargen Davidson law office.

On July 5, Winnipeg police also charged Amsel in relation to the events of July 3.

They also executed a search warrant at his home that day.

Later in the month, Amsel was charged in relation to the events between July 4 and 6.

The suspect has been in custody now for 55 days, with about a week of that spent in isolation in Headingley jail.

“He’s anxious to get home and be with his children. One of his children’s birthdays is next week. He’s anxious to get back to work. This is all a nightmare for him a man with no (criminal) record who maintains his innocence,” said Glazer outside of court Thursday.

During his bail hearing, Amsel sat straight faced. He wore a navy suit, white shirt and red tie.

Upon entering the courtroom, he waved to his wife, who wept, and was comforted by supporters in the front row.

She shook her head periodically as the details of the Crown's case were discussed.

The Crown said it would oppose Amsel's release.

The bail hearing is set to resume for a half day in court on Sept. 2.

- with files from The Canadian Press