The man accused of taking nine people hostage in Edmonton last October has been denied bail.
Patrick Clayton, who has chosen to defend himself in court, will remain in custody until his five-day trial on January 10th. Evidence presented at the bail is protected by a publication ban.
Clayton wanted the details to be made public, but the judge didn't agree.
In late June, Clayton fired yet another lawyer. The man originally told the court that his lawyers had not been taking his instructions.
The judge did urge Clayton to reconsider his decision given the seriousness of the charges. Clayton refused to reconsider, and waived his pre-trial hearing.
The man faces numerous charges of unlawful confinement and pointing a firearm.
Earlier this year, he was found mentally fit to stand trial for the October incident that ended peacefully after a ten-hour tense standoff with police at the Workers' Compensation Board building.
Police had said after hours of negotiation throughout the course of the day, the hostages were released one by one.
