Overview

• The final accused in the 2022 swarming death of Kenneth Lee has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and awaits sentencing.
• Seven of the eight teenage defendants have now pleaded guilty to lesser charges, including five to manslaughter and two to assault-related offenses.
• A teen who previously pleaded guilty to assault was sentenced to nine months of probation, factoring in time spent in custody and under house arrest.
• Security footage played a critical role in documenting the attack, which involved physical violence and was initiated by a group of teens aged 13 to 16.
• The case has sparked discussions about juvenile accountability, rehabilitative sentencing, and the challenges of balancing justice with the protection of minors’ identities.