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The man accused of threatening to kill Mayor Rob Ford appeared briefly in the Old City Hall courthouse Thursday and was remanded into custody for two weeks, when he returns to court.

Scott MacIntyre, who was in a relationship with Kathy Ford, the mayor’s sister, stands charged with forcible entry, two counts of threatening death and possession of heroin and cocaine. He allegedly threatened the mayor at his home Wednesday before fleeing to Mississauga, where police arrested him.

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Mr. MacIntyre, clad in a green and black plaid jacket and jeans, occasionally shook his head during the brief appearance. The accused, who had short dark hair with grey patches, leaned against the wall as he listened to the court proceedings.

His lawyer, Sam Boutzouvis, told the court Mr. MacIntyre needed “medical attention immediately,” but would not elaborate on the nature of the medical issue.

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