Canadian man who aided deaths of at least five Kiwis pleads guilty

Kenneth Law, a Canadian man accused of selling lethal substances to individuals globally, has pleaded guilty to 14 counts of aiding suicide. The case has impacted at least five people in New Zealand, though local authorities noted the crimes fall outside their legal jurisdiction.
Why it matters
This case underscores the challenges of international law enforcement regarding the digital sale of dangerous goods and the global reach of online harm.
Canadian man who aided deaths of at least five Kiwis pleads guilty
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