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An Ontario mother alleges her 19-year-old son was sold a deadly substance from an Ontario man who is accused of selling it online to those at risk of self-harm. Kim Prosser says her son Ashtyn purchased sodium nitrite from Kenneth Law, a 57-year-old Mississauga, Ont. man who is facing 14 …
Read More »U.K. police investigate 88 deaths linked to Canadian websites selling sodium nitrite
British police said Friday they are investigating the deaths of 88 people in the U.K. who bought products from Canada-based websites allegedly offering lethal substances to people at risk of self harm. The probe is part of international inquiries sparked by the arrest in Canada earlier this year of Kenneth …
Read More »No indication Ontario man accused of aiding suicide with sodium nitrite will seek bail
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The case involving an Ontario man accused of aiding suicide has been adjourned for four weeks and there is currently no indication he will be seeking bail. The lawyer for Mississauga resident Kenneth Law said the special bail hearing planned for Friday …
Read More »Ontario man set to appear in court for lethal sodium nitrite powder case
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 15, 2023 6:08 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size A 57-year-old Mississauga, Ont., man accused of selling a lethal substance to people at risk of killing themselves is set to appear in court today. Peel Regional Police arrested Kenneth Law …
Read More »Toronto police review sudden deaths for links to man charged in lethal sodium nitrite sale
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 10, 2023 10:50 am Updated May 10, 2023 10:51 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto police say they are reviewing sudden deaths that could be linked to an Ontario man accused of selling a lethal substance to people at …
Read More »Nitrite “Poppers” | FDA
Image Health care providers are reporting increases in deaths and hospitalizations related to intentional ingestion or inhalation of nitrite products for recreational use, including sexual experience enhancement. Commonly referred to as “poppers,” these products contain chemical substances similar to the prescription medication, amyl nitrite, which is prescribed for the relief …
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