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Canadian accused of selling lethal chemical online pleads guilty to aiding suicide

Canadian accused of selling lethal chemical online pleads guilty to aiding suicide
Channel News Asia Friday 29 May 2026, 18:01 UTC 1 min read
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The man pleaded guilty to 14 counts of aiding suicide in connection with the sale of a legal but potentially lethal chemical online. The chemical, sodium nitrite, was sold to customers who used it to end their lives. The man, who was arrested in 2020, was charged with aiding suicide and possession of a controlled substance. He pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to 14 years in prison. The case highlights the dangers of online sales of potentially lethal chemicals and the need for stricter regulations to prevent such incidents.

The man pleaded guilty to 14 counts of aiding suicide in connection with the sale of a legal but potentially lethal chemical online.
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