Stranger attacks. In Toronto 8 teen girls between the ages of 13-16 are charged with second-degree murder in the swarming death of a 59 year old homeless man in December. According to police the girls met on social media and congregated downtown on a Saturday night. - Six teen boys have been charged in a swarming attack which left two store employees injured last November. This after the teens had been told to leave a retail outlet after causing a disturbance. And in Toronto an elderly woman was allegedly pushed to the pavement yesterday hitting her head. She never regained consciousness and died. A man has been charged. Is criminal law sufficiently punitive for such assaults?  Also, the bail system. Premiers have unanimously demanded the federal justice minister address bail where serious crime is alleged. This after an individual released on bail was charged with the murder of an OPP officer.

Guest: Ari Goldkind. Ciminal lawyer and media commentator.

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