Trial Proceeds in Shooting of Black Teen at Wrong Door
Following a mental health evaluation, the trial of Andrew Lester, an 86-year-old man accused of shooting Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager, will proceed on February 18, 2025. Lester, who pleaded not guilty to assault and armed criminal action charges, allegedly shot Yarl after the teenager mistakenly arrived at his home. The shooting, which sparked national attention and debate over potential racial motivations, resulted in serious injuries to Yarl. The judge’s decision to move forward with the trial comes after Lester’s lawyer cited concerns about his client’s mental state.
John Q. Hosedrinker