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Or sign-in if you have an account.Kenneth Law shipped 1,209 packages to 41 countries. Photo by Peel Regional PolicePoison seller Kenneth Law has pleaded guilty to 14 counts of assisted suicide in a Newmarket courtroom.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorThe plea deal will see him avoid first-degree murder charges over 14 deaths, including two minor teenagers, all caused by products he sold online knowing they would be used for suicide.Law, 60, entered the prisoner’s box soon after 10 a.m. dressed in a blue blazer, white shirt and tan trousers, his greying black hair cut short. With his legal team beside him, he said “I plead guilty” 14 times to the registrar’s reading of the charges. He showed no emotion and spoke only to answer Judge Michelle Fuerst’s questions about whether he understands the consequences of his plea.Behind him in the gallery, victim family members sat with solemn faces, some in tears, others with pained expressions or closed eyes, or sharing comforting embraces. A photo of Kenneth Law is shown at a police news conference regarding his case, Aug. 29, 2023. Photo by Jack Boland/Postmedia/FileGet a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of NP Posted will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againCourt has heard details of the 14 Ontario deaths that are the subject of his pleas, and details of his business by which he would ship products to customers, mostly a culinary curing salt that is toxic in sufficient quantities, but also asphyxiation masks. He would also offer consultation phone calls, and sent documentation saying his businesses “will be held harmless for the end use of its products.”Court is now hearing details of 79 similar deaths in the U.K., details of which were shared by British authorities and will be considered in sentencing later this year in September. Assisting suicide has a maximum jail term of 14 years.His online material said he would not sell to minors, but court has heard two Canadian children, and another in Britain, successfully placed orders.He shipped 1,209 packages to 41 countries.An agreed statement of facts indicates that from 2020 to his 2023 arrest, he received nearly $300,000 from this business, roughly equally between Shopify and PayPal.Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark nationalpost.com and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.