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Winnipeg Man Accused Of Mailing Bomb That Injured Lawyer Faces New Charges

IANS, 23 Jul, 2015 10:31 AM
    WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg man who was charged with two counts of attempted murder after a lawyer was severely hurt by an explosion and for a second bomb now faces new charges over a third bomb.
     
    Lawyer Maria Mitousis lost a hand and suffered other serious injuries in the July 3 blast.
     
    In the following days police discovered other explosive devices at two other law firms.
     
    Police say during the investigation officers searched a home and seized a rifle and ammunition.
     
    Guido Amsel, who is 49, now faces additional charges including a third count of attempted murder, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and explosive-related offences.
     
    Police allege that Amsel was targeting his ex-wife and the lawyers who were involved in a lengthy legal dispute between them.

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