Vakhtang Makhniashvili, seen in this file photo, was unshaven in Wednesday's court appearance. (JACK BOLAND, Toronto Sun)By MICHELE MANDEL, Toronto Sun
Vakhtang Makhniashvili will remain behind bars for now at the request of his lawyer.
Counsel Calvin Barry waived a bail hearing at College Park courts Wednesday and is hoping to set a December date for a preliminary hearing. Unshaven and wan in his orange jumpsuit, the father of missing Mariam briefly glanced at his wife in the courtroom.
Barry said outside court that there is no "plan or suitable surety" at this time and so he didn't oppose the prosecution's bid to keep his client in custody.
He faces attempted murder charges after a couple was stabbed in front of their home last week.
He was on bail at the time related to an assault charge in May.
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