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Toronto Teen Sentenced to Probation in 2022 Homeless Man's Death

First of eight teens charged in Kenneth Lee's death will serve probation and participate in a community-based program.

  • The 13-year-old girl, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter, will not serve further jail time but will complete 15 months of probation.
  • Justice David Stewart Rose cited the teen's accountability and the institutional malfeasance she experienced while in custody as factors in the sentencing.
  • Kenneth Lee, a 59-year-old homeless man, was swarmed and stabbed to death by a group of girls in December 2022.
  • Seven other teens involved in the case face various charges, with three having already pleaded guilty and four set to stand trial next year.
  • The sentenced teen must follow mental health treatment, adhere to a 10-year weapons prohibition, and avoid contact with her co-accused.
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