Kenneth Law's bail process delayed again in sodium nitrite case

A Mississauga, Ont. man accused of abetting suicides by selling a toxic substance online is facing another delay in his bail process.

Kenneth Law, 57, appeared briefly in a Brampton courtroom via video link from a holding cell Tuesday morning. 

Lawyer Sarah Strban of law firm Henein Hutchison Robitaille spoke on his behalf for the first time. Strban appeared virtually and told the court Law hasn't yet formally retained the firm.

This was Law's fifth court appearance since he was arrested earlier this month. So far the court has not ruled on whether he should be granted bail.

He remains in custody pending his next appearance, which is set for May 30.

Peel Regional Police charged Law on May 2 with two counts of counselling or aiding suicide after investigating two recent deaths in the area.

Law is accused of using several websites to market and sell sodium nitrite.

While the substance is commonly used to cure meats, Ontario's Office of the Chief Coroner says it can be deadly, as 37 people have died from sodium nitrite over the past five years.

Police say their investigation has revealed at least 1,200 packages were allegedly sent to 40 countries.

Law last appeared briefly in a Brampton, Ont., court last Monday, where his case was put over.