Teens' murder trial hears some in group seemed to be drinking before alleged swarming | CBC News
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The trial of two teenagers accused in the murder of Kenneth Lee, a homeless man, revealed that some within their group had been consuming alcohol hours before encountering him. Testimony from a Toronto Transit Commission special constable indicated that while the group displayed rowdy behavior, they were not incapacitated. The girls, aged 14 and 16 at the time, have pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder. Previous plea agreements in the case involved three other girls admitting to manslaughter. The trial continues with further proceedings slated for May.
A witness described a rowdy group behavior involving alcohol before the fatal incident, which led to an ongoing trial concerning the murder of a homeless man.
Details emerged about drinking habits of the accused girls prior to encountering the victim, adding complexity to the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
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