Published Friday, July 30, 2021 3:41PM EDT TORONTO - An off-duty police officer convicted of brutally assaulting a young Black man has been denied bail as he seeks to bring his case before Canada's top court. Const. Michael Theriault had asked to be released from custody while he applies for leave to appeal his conviction and nine-month sentence with the Supreme Court of Canada. In a ruling released today, the Court of Appeal for Ontario rejected his request, saying the grounds of Theriault's application to the higher court “have little chance of success.” The court also says it is in the public interest to keep Theriault detained, even though he may serve much of his sentence before the Supreme Court decides whether to hear his appeal.