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Kenneth Law's sentencing hearing to hear from more victims' families

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Today, an Ontario court will continue the sentencing hearing for Kenneth Law by listening to additional friends and family members of victims who died by suicide using products purchased from him. Previously, over a dozen victim impact statements were already submitted on Wednesday, with various methods of delivery including in-person presentations, readings by prosecutors, and video recordings.

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Kenneth Law, a 61-year-old former chef from Mississauga, Ontario, pleaded guilty to 14 counts of aiding suicide in Canada. He admitted to selling about 1,200 packages containing lethal substances to vulnerable individuals across more than 40 countries, including roughly a quarter sent to the UK. Law's victims included minors; for instance, a 16-year-old victim was mentioned during his plea hearing.

In January 2023, Imogen Nunn (Immy) from Britain died after purchasing lethal substances online from Law, and her mother, Louise, expressed anger that Law would not face justice in the UK. The Crown agreed to a deal where Law will only face charges for Canadian victims and admitted no murder charges in Canada or any charges over British deaths.

Families of victims, including those from the UK like Henry Tucker (14) and Maurizio Vadala (36), are providing victim impact statements during the sentencing hearing. They describe their profound grief and frustration with Law’s actions, which they believe robbed their loved ones of a chance to seek help for mental health struggles.

Law's sentencing hearing began in an Ontario courtroom on Wednesday, allowing families from Canada and Britain to share how his actions devastated their lives. The court also heard that Law earned approximately $300,000 selling lethal paraphernalia at prices as low as $80 per kit between 2021 and 2023.

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An Ontario court is set to hear today from more friends and family members of people who took their own lives using products purchased from Kenneth Law. asserted

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More than a dozen victim impact statements were presented in court Wednesday, some in person, some read by prosecutors and some by video recording. asserted

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Kenneth Law's sentencing hearing to hear from more victims' families

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