Former chef facing 14 murder charges to plead guilty to aiding suicide
Summary
A Canadian man named Kenneth Law, accused of selling deadly substances online that led to multiple deaths, will plead guilty to aiding suicide. In return, prosecutors will drop 14 murder charges against him.Key Facts
- Kenneth Law is from the Toronto area in Canada.
- He sold sodium nitrite, a meat-curing substance that can be deadly if swallowed.
- Law is suspected of sending over 1,200 packages to more than 40 countries.
- Police in the U.S., U.K., Italy, Australia, and New Zealand are also investigating the case.
- The U.K. found 232 people bought from these websites; 88 of those buyers died.
- Assisted suicide is legal in Canada only with a doctor’s help and for people with serious illnesses.
- Law has been held in custody since May 2023.
- The maximum penalty for aiding suicide in Canada is 14 years in prison.
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