Toronto Man Avoids Murder Trial in Poison Sales Case

0:00Kenneth Law, the 60-year-old Toronto guy, accused of selling lethal poison online to folk struggling with self-harm, just dodged a full murder. Trial A judge confirmed he'll plead guilty to 14 counts of counseling or aiding suicide, wrapping up his case next month. Earlier this week in Ontario Superior Court, Justice Michelle Fwares heard from Law's lawyer and crown prosecutors during a quick hearing. She said his next in-person appearance for May 29th a new market for the final resolution and trial dates are now off the calendar. Law's been locked up since cops nabbed him at his Mississauga spot back in May 2023. He ran online shops peddling illegal but deadly chemical, tied to 14 deaths across Ontario cities like Toronto and Thunder Bay from 20, 21 to 2023. Victims range from 16 to 36 years old. Families of some young victims, like an 18-year-old and a 19-year-old, have spoken out, linking their losses to law sales.

1:00In the plea deal, prosecutors dropped the first-degree murder charges which could have meant life with 25 years minimum before parole. Meanwhile, a sentencing hearing comes later, with counseling suicide maxing at 14 years behind bars. This shift ends the high-stakes showdown, leaving families and officials to see how justice plays out in court. From your city, powered by AI, this is Calgary News Today.