The trial of two teen girls accused in the death of a homeless Toronto man is expected to continue Tuesday with more security video of the night of the incident.
Kenneth Lee died on Dec. 18, 2022 after he was beaten and stabbed at a downtown Toronto parkette, court heard.
The two girls are among eight charged in the death of Kenneth Lee, who court heard died on Dec. 18, 2022 after he was beaten and stabbed at a downtown Toronto parkette.The younger girl pleaded guilty through her lawyer to the lesser charge of manslaughter as the trial began Monday, but the plea was rejected by the Crown.On Monday, court watched security footage that showed a group violently swarm Lee moments after crossing paths with him at the parkette.
The trial that began Monday is taking place before a judge alone and is expected to last roughly two weeks. The remaining two girls are set to face trial by jury in May on charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter, respectively. The case was split into two trials for scheduling reasons.Legal arguments underway for 4 girls accused in death of homeless Toronto man
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