Ex-chef who supplied poison for suicides to avoid murder charges
A Canadian man, Kenneth Law, is expected to plead guilty to 14 counts of aiding or counseling suicide, while prosecutors are dropping second-degree murder charges. This decision has angered families of victims, who feel that Law should be held accountable for more serious crimes. The case has raised concerns about the legal definitions surrounding suicide assistance in Canada.
- ▪Kenneth Law is accused of supplying poison to individuals contemplating suicide worldwide.
- ▪Prosecutors are withdrawing murder charges against Law, leading to public outrage from affected families.
- ▪Law's actions are linked to numerous suicides, including at least 14 cases in Canada.
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Crime Former chef who supplied poison for suicides to avoid murder charges, angering families May 27, 2026 / 7:39 AM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google A Canadian man accused of shipping poison to people contemplating suicide around the globe is expected to plead guilty to several counts on Friday, ending a case that has shocked the public.While Kenneth Law is set to admit to 14 charges of aiding or counseling suicide, Canadian prosecutors are withdrawing second degree murder charges, multiple sources have confirmed, causing anger among devastated families. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation first reported the plea.
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