A judge recently committed six of the teens to stand trial on second-degree murder and two on the lesser charge of manslaughter.
The girl who pleaded guilty Thursday was 13 at the time of the incident and is now 15. She is scheduled to return to court on July 12.One is expected to plead guilty to manslaughter, but the court has not heard what charges the others are expected to plead guilty to. The remaining three are expected to stand trial in Superior Court. A trial date has not yet been set.The act states that the fact that youth are still maturing must be accounted for in the prosecution of crimes. It also emphasizes rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
Lee’s family has previously spoken out against the protection provided by the act, arguing the law does not help victims or the public. A relative described Lee as a “kind soul with a heart of gold.” Community members have said the quiet man from Hong Kong was trying to defend a friend before the attack.Fourth teen charged in stabbing death of 16-year-old Halifax student
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