The state of mind, time of night and home defense will be a part of this trial that was mostly decided in the court of opinion but NOW confronts real consequences for the defendant.
Here's the word . . .
"Andrew Lester, 86, who is white, will argue that he had a right to defend himself because then-16-year-old Ralph Yarl, who is Black, was attempting to enter his house."
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Kansas City man who shot Ralph Yarl will argue in court the teen tried to open his door
Andrew Lester, 86, who is white, will argue that he had a right to defend himself because then-16-year-old Ralph Yarl, who is Black, was attempting to enter his house. Lester's trial begins February 18.
Last pre-trial hearing for Andrew Lester ahead of jury trial
Friday marked the last pre-trail conference before 86-year-old Andrew Lester will stand trial after shooting Ralph Yarl, who was 16 years old at the time.
Preliminary ruling will allow attorneys to ask Andrew Lester his state of mind when he fired his gun
A preliminary ruling Friday from a Clay County judge will allow attorneys to ask Andrew Lester at his trial about his state of mind when he fired his gun and wounded Ralph Yarl.
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