Canadian man accused of selling deadly substances to plead not guilty: lawyer

TORONTO — The lawyer for a Canadian man accused of selling lethal substances on the internet to people at risk of self harm said he will be pleading not guilty to upgraded murder charges. Kenneth Law was charged in December with 14 counts of second-degree murder, and his lawyer, Matthew Gourlay, confirmed Friday those have … Read more

Tristan Thompson Suspended 25 Games by NBA After Testing Positive for Banned Substances

The NBA announced Tuesday that Cleveland Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson has received a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA’s anti-drug program. He tested positive for ibutamoren and SARM LGD-4033, per the NBA’s release. Thompson will not be paid during his suspension. Ibutamoren and SARM LGD-4033 are banned substances that artificially raise HGH levels and improve … Read more

Court in Canadian province blocks new laws against public use of illegal substances

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The Supreme Court of the Canadian province of British Columbia on Friday blocked new provincial laws against public consumption of illegal substances. The ruling imposes a temporary injunction until March 31, with the judge saying “irreparable harm will be caused” if the laws come into force. The Restricting Public Consumption of … Read more