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84-Year-Old White Homeowner Pleads Not Guilty to Shooting Black Teen Who Mistakenly Came to His HomeImage courtesy of media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com

84-Year-Old White Homeowner Pleads Not Guilty to Shooting Black Teen Who Mistakenly Came to His Home

By News Masher on September 20, 2023

Andrew Lester, an 84-year-old white homeowner, entered a not guilty plea in a Kansas City court Wednesday for shooting a Black teenager who mistakenly came to his home. The trial is scheduled to begin October 7, 2024, and has sparked national debates about gun policies and race in America. Yarl's mother was in the court for the plea hearing, hoping for justice and recognition that ringing a doorbell is not a crime.

Missouri Judge Rules 84-Year-Old White Homeowner Must Stand Trial for Shooting Black TeenagerImage courtesy of media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com

Missouri Judge Rules 84-Year-Old White Homeowner Must Stand Trial for Shooting Black Teenager

By News Masher on August 31, 2023

A Missouri judge has ruled that 84-year-old Andrew Lester must stand trial for shooting a Black teenager who mistakenly went to his house in April. The victim, Ralph Yarl, testified at the preliminary hearing that led to the judge sending the case forward to trial. The incident has sparked national debates about gun policies and race in America, and Lester has pleaded not guilty to the charges. His arraignment is set for September 20, and the outcome of the trial is yet to be seen.

84-Year-Old White Man Pleads Not Guilty to Shooting Black Teenager, Sparking National Debate on Gun PoliciesImage courtesy of media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com

84-Year-Old White Man Pleads Not Guilty to Shooting Black Teenager, Sparking National Debate on Gun Policies

By News Masher on April 19, 2023

84-year-old Andrew Lester appeared in court Wednesday to plead not guilty to charges of first-degree assault and armed criminal action in the shooting of a Black teenager, Ralph Yarl. The incident has sparked national debate about gun policies and Lester's attorney has argued that the shooting was in self-defense. The judge ordered Lester to surrender his passport and firearms and to not have contact with Yarl or his family, and he is due back in court on October 7th for a preliminary hearing.

84-Year-Old Homeowner Charged with Felonies After Shooting 16-Year-Old in Kansas CityImage courtesy of media.cnn.com

84-Year-Old Homeowner Charged with Felonies After Shooting 16-Year-Old in Kansas City

By News Masher on April 18, 2023

Andrew Lester, an 84-year-old homeowner in Kansas City, has been charged with two felonies for shooting 16-year-old Ralph Yarl. James Lynch, a 42-year-old father of three, found Ralph motionless and covered in blood after hearing shouting outside. The shooting has sparked outrage in the community, raising questions about why Lester felt the need to use deadly force.

85-Year-Old White Man Charged with Felony Counts After Shooting 16-Year-Old Black Teen in Kansas City, MissouriImage courtesy of assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com

85-Year-Old White Man Charged with Felony Counts After Shooting 16-Year-Old Black Teen in Kansas City, Missouri

By News Masher on April 17, 2023

An 85-year-old White man has been charged with two felonies for shooting a 16-year-old Black teen who had mistakenly gone to the man's home. The potential punishment for the assault charge is up to life in prison. The incident has sparked outrage in the community and the Kansas City Police Department is working with the Clay County Prosecutor's Office to ensure a thorough investigation.

85-Year-Old Missouri Man Charged with Two Felonies in Shooting of 16-Year-Old Black TeenagerImage courtesy of media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com

85-Year-Old Missouri Man Charged with Two Felonies in Shooting of 16-Year-Old Black Teenager

By News Masher on April 17, 2023

An 85-year-old Missouri man has been charged with two felony counts in connection with the shooting of a 16-year-old Black teenager who rang the wrong doorbell. Andrew D. Lester faces a maximum punishment of life in prison for assault and three to 15 years for the alleged gun crime. The shooting has sparked outrage in the community and an investigation is ongoing.

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