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Canadian Man Pleads Guilty to Aiding Suicides Worldwide

A Canadian man, Kenneth Law, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to selling lethal substances online that were used by individuals to commit suicide in dozens of countries, including 79 cases in the UK. He admitted to distributing hundreds of 'suicide kits' disguised as 'hot sauce' globally.

29 May, 16:00 — 30 May, 07:42
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BBCHigh5d ago

'Poison seller' who sold toxic chemicals online to people across world admits aiding suicides

Kenneth Law admitted charges relating to Canadian victims - but families say he should also be charged in the UK over 79 deaths in Britain.

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NYTMostly Factual5d ago

Canadian Man Pleads Guilty to Aiding 14 Suicides

Kenneth Law, who ran an online business that shipped toxic salt to customers in 40 countries, also admitted to causing the deaths of 79 people in Britain, prosecutors said.

By Michael Levenson

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The IndependentMostly Factual4d ago

The 79 UK victims linked to online poison seller Kenneth Law

This is a full list of the alleged British victims named in a Canadian court

By Mathilde Grandjean

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual5d ago

Gujarat-origin man pleads guilty in $9.5m gambling racket in US

A Gujarat-origin man residing in the US has pleaded guilty to a multimillion-dollar illegal gambling conspiracy in southwest Missouri. Tushar Patel admitted his role in a racket that generated nearly $9.5 million in illegal proceeds. He faces charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, operate an illegal gambling business, and money laundering.

By ASHISH CHAUHAN

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual4d ago

One Canadian’s 625-kilometer tribute to Korean War veterans

By the time Guy Black reached Busan in May, exhaustion had long settled into his knees and feet. Every kilometer seemed slower than the last. Days of walking 25 to 30 kilometers at a time had reshaped not only his body, but also his state of mind. Still, the 61-year-old Canadian kept moving, letting his legs carry him forward. Because for Black, this was never simply a long walk, but a tribute to the victims of the 1950-53 Korean War. On May 22, Black completed a 625-kilometer journey across Sou

By The Korea Herald

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irish-independent4d ago

Canadian ‘poison seller’ Kenneth Law pleads guilty to aiding suicides, including 79 cases in Britain

Former chef operated four companies with websites through which he marketed and sold sodium nitrite, masks and hoods

By Ryan Patrick Jones

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sbs-newsMostly Factual5d ago

Canadian who sold lethal chemical online pleads guilty to aiding suicides

More than 1,200 packages of the salt and other goods were sent to people in 41 countries.

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star-kenyaMixed5d ago

Canadian 'poison seller' pleads guilty to aiding suicides by selling toxic chemical online - the-star.co.ke

Canadian 'poison seller' pleads guilty to aiding suicides by selling toxic chemical online  the-star.co.ke

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star-kenya29 May, 16:00First to report

Canadian 'poison seller' pleads guilty to aiding suicides by selling toxic chemical online - the-star.co.ke

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Times of India29 May, 18:40

Gujarat-origin man pleads guilty in $9.5m gambling racket in US

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yle-uutiset29 May, 20:36

Kanadalaismies myönsi avustaneensa itsemurhissa – epäillään lähettäneen natriumnitraattipaketteja kymmeniin maihin

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BBC29 May, 21:40

'Poison seller' who sold toxic chemicals online to people across world admits aiding suicides

NYT29 May, 22:20

Canadian Man Pleads Guilty to Aiding 14 Suicides

observador29 May, 22:44

Homem enviou “pacotes suicidas” a centenas de pessoas

sbs-news29 May, 22:48

Canadian who sold lethal chemical online pleads guilty to aiding suicides

morgunbladid29 May, 22:55

Játar að hafa aðstoðað fólk við sjálfsvíg

nos29 May, 23:37

Canadees (60) bekent versturen van honderden ‘zelfdodingspakketten’

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irish-independent30 May, 04:30

Canadian ‘poison seller’ Kenneth Law pleads guilty to aiding suicides, including 79 cases in Britain

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hotnews30 May, 05:32

„Bucătarul morții”: Fostul angajat al unui hotel de lux din Canada recunoaște că a vândut substanțe letale în zeci de țări

indian-express30 May, 06:04

Canada man shipped ‘hot sauce’ worldwide, turns out they were ‘suicide kits’

Korea Herald30 May, 07:00

One Canadian’s 625-kilometer tribute to Korean War veterans

balkan-web30 May, 07:34

U shiste kimikate toksike njerëzve në mbarë botën, duke i shkaktuar atyre vetëvrasje, “shitësi i helmeve” shpallet fajtor për 14 akuza

The Independent30 May, 07:42

The 79 UK victims linked to online poison seller Kenneth Law

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danas30 May, 08:45Latest update

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