The packed Toronto youth court room was filled with the teens\u0027 families and lawyers. Some of the girls were led in with handcuffs.
Police say the eight teenage girls who are alleged to have swarmed and stabbed Ken Lee to death, came from across the Greater Toronto Area. They range in age from 13- to 16-years old.Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
None of the teens can be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. A pre-trial publication ban covering any evidence described in court on Friday is also in place.Justice Maria Sirivar was distracted at several points during Friday’s session by giggling, laughing and movement in the court, coming from some of the accused who were seated together.Article content
The family of the homeless man who died, Ken Lee, is raising concerns about the bail system and protections for youth accused of crime.
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