Toronto Teen Sentenced in Kenneth Lee Manslaughter Case
Friday, May 16, 2025, 12:22 pm
In Toronto, a 16‐year‐old pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the fatal shooting of 59‐year‐old Kenneth Lee. The sentencing—resulting in probation instead of additional jail time—has sparked a mix of relief and disbelief, as community members debate if youthful recklessness truly warrants leniency.
The girl entered a surprise plea in February as she and another teen were being tried for second-degree murder in the death of 59-year-old Kenneth Lee
The girl entered a surprise plea in February as she and another teen were being tried for second-degree murder in the death of 59-year-old Kenneth Lee.
A teen girl who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a deadly group attack on a homeless man in Toronto has been sentenced to 15 months of probation, with the judge taking into account time she has already spent in custody and the "unlawful" strip searches she underwent.
One of the girls who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of Kenneth Lee has been sentenced to no additional jail time. The girl, who was 16 years old at the time, will be subject to 15 months’ probation, with the judge taking into account time she has already spent in custody and the […]
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