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Teen on Trial for Racially Charged Murder of Elderly Man

3/21/2025

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A 15-year-old boy stands trial for the tragic murder of 80-year-old Bhim Kohli, who lost his life following a racially charged assault in Leicester last September. The boy refutes the charges, insisting it was merely a "tussle" over a slider, despite damning video evidence. A 12-year-old girl, who recorded the incident, also pleads not guilty to manslaughter.

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Story summary

A 15-year-old boy stands trial for the tragic murder of 80-year-old Bhim Kohli, who lost his life following a racially charged assault in Leicester last September. The boy refutes the charges, insisting it was merely a "tussle" over a slider, despite damning video evidence. A 12-year-old girl, who recorded the incident, also pleads not guilty to manslaughter.