TORONTO — The trial of two teen girls charged in an alleged group attack on a homeless man began Monday with both teens pleading not guilty to second-degree murder.

One of the girls pleaded guilty through her lawyer to the lesser charge of manslaughter, but the plea was rejected by the prosecution, and the trial is proceeding on a charge of second-degree murder for both.

Police allege Kennth Lee, 59, died in December 2022 after he was swarmed and stabbed by a group of girls in downtown Toronto.{ai:summary}<p>The trial of two teenage girls accused of a group attack on a homeless man commenced, with both pleading not guilty to second-degree murder. One girl attempted to plead guilty to manslaughter, but the prosecution rejected this plea, and the trial will continue on the murder charge. #crime</p>

Trial begins for two girls charged in death of homeless Toronto man Kenneth Lee

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