A 16-year-old girl was sentenced to 15 months probation after pleading guilty to manslaughter for her role in a deadly group attack on Kenneth Lee, a homeless man in Toronto. The incident, which occurred in December 2022, involved eight girls, and was recorded on security footage that served as key evidence in court. The joint sentencing recommendation took into account the girl's time spent in custody and her experience undergoing multiple strip searches, highlighting her treatment in the justice system alongside the crime's severe outcome.
The court highlighted the 288 days the girl spent in custody, as well as the circumstances of her suffering through six 'unlawful' strip searches during that time.
The judge's decision to accept a joint recommendation for probation reflects a combination of factors, including the girlâs age at the time of the incident and the evidence presented.
A shocking group attack led to the death of 59-year-old Kenneth Lee, with surveillance footage becoming pivotal throughout the trial, marking the severity of juvenile delinquency in such incidents.
While eight girls were initially arrested for the fatal attack, the plea agreements reveal a significant shift, with a majority negotiating lesser charges as the case unfolded.
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