Michelle Fuerst

Michelle Fuerst

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Justice Michelle Fuerst is a judge in Ontario, Canada, who presided over the high-profile case involving Kenneth Law, a Canadian man accused of sending 'suicide packets' to individuals across the globe. Her courtroom has been a focal point for discussions surrounding the legal implications of assisted suicide and the responsibilities of those who supply lethal substances.

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Justice Michelle Fuerst is now hearing evidence that will help her mete out a penitentiary sentence against Mr. Law.

Families detail lasting grief as judge weighs Kenneth Law’s sentence
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-09-24
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Judge Michelle Fuerst has allocated four days to hear victim impact statements.

Grief and pain flow at hearing for Canadian suicide poison vendor
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-09-23
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Ontario Justice Michelle Fuerst will preside over several hearings this fall aimed at determining those details.

Kenneth Law, who admitted to aiding at least 93 suicides, says he is not a ‘diabolical madman’
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-09-16
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Justice Michelle Fuerst presided over Kenneth Law's court proceedings.

Canadian man admits sending ‘suicide packets’ to hundreds of people around world | Canada
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-05-29
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