Trial continues for two teenage girls charged in Toronto swarming death | CBC News
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The trial of two teenage girls accused in the death of homeless man Kenneth Lee continues, with security footage shown in court. The younger girl, 14 at the time, pleaded guilty to manslaughter but sees her plea rejected by the Crown. The older girl, 16, maintains a not guilty plea for second-degree murder. Eight girls in total were charged following the violence that led to Lee’s death in December 2022, with other co-defendants already receiving sentences. The trial is set to last two weeks, and due to the minors involved, none can be identified.
The prosecution claims the younger girl was responsible for the injury leading to Kenneth Lee's death, despite her attorney's plea to lesser charges being rejected.
Security footage shows the group violently swarming Lee moments after they crossed paths, highlighting the chaotic nature of the incident that led to his fatal injuries.
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