Judge rules white man will stand trial for shooting Ralph Yarl, Black teen who went to wrong house
- An 84-year-old white homeowner in Missouri is expected to stand trial for shooting a Black teenager who mistakenly went to his home. The homeowner, Andrew Lester, is charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action. The teenager, Ralph Yarl, suffered a traumatic brain injury but has recovered enough to start his senior year of high school and pursue an engineering degree.
- The incident happened when Yarl went to the wrong address to pick up his younger brothers. Lester shot Yarl through the door without warning, claiming self-defense and being scared of a potential robbery. Lester's attorney plans to argue self-defense using Missouri's "stand your ground" law.
- The case has drawn national attention, sparking debates about gun policies and race in America. The prosecuting attorney suggests there was a racial component to the case. Yarl's family has received significant support, raising almost $3.5 million on GoFundMe.
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White man will stand trial for shooting Black teen who went to wrong house, judge rules
A Missouri judge ruled that the 84-year-old white homeowner who shot a Black teenager after he mistakenly went to the man’s house must stand trial. The post White man will stand trial for shooting Black teen who went to wrong house, judge rules first appeared on Maryland Daily Record. The post White man will stand trial for shooting Black teen who went to wrong house, judge rules appeared first on Maryland Daily Record.
Judge rules white man will stand trial for shooting Black teen who went to wrong house
A Missouri judge ruled Thursday that the 84-year-old white homeowner who shot a Black teenager after he mistakenly went to the man’s house must stand trial. Clay County Judge Louis Angles issued the ruling after hearing from several witnesses at a preliminary hearing, including Ralph Yarl, the...
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