Andrew Lester Pleads Guilty to Second-Degree Assault in Ralph Yarl Shooting Case
Andrew Lester, 86, pleads guilty to second-degree assault in the shooting of Ralph Yarl, who mistakenly rang his doorbell, facing up to seven years in prison.
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The sentencing hearing will happen on March 7, according to Thompson.
Ralph Yarl shooting suspect strikes deal, pleads guilty to second-degree assault
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The shooting received widespread attention and further ignited discussions about racism and gun violence in the US.
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The case was also one of several in the spring of 2023 in which Americans - many of them children and teens - were injured after minor mistakes were met with gun violence.
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The shooting shocked the country and renewed national debate about gun policies and race in the US.
Homeowner pleads guilty to shooting Black teen Ralph Yarl who rang the wrong doorbell
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As Lester’s trial date approached, the court shut down access to online records in the case, so prospective jurors could not see or read any of the documents available to the public.
Homeowner Pleads Guilty To Shooting Black Teen Who Rang Wrong Doorbell
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The shooting shocked the country and renewed a national debate about gun policies and race in the U.S.
Homeowner pleads guilty to shooting Black teen Ralph Yarl who rang the wrong doorbell
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Homeowner pleads guilty to shooting Black teen Ralph Yarl who rang the wrong doorbell
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Summary
Andrew Lester, 86, pleaded guilty to second-degree assault for shooting Ralph Yarl, a Black teen who rang his doorbell by mistake in April 2023. Lester was facing trial next week on more severe charges of first-degree assault and armed criminal action, which could have resulted in 15 to 30 years in prison. As part of a plea deal, he accepted a lesser charge with a potential seven-year sentence. Ralph Yarl, who survived the shooting, is now a freshman at Texas A&M University and is expected to give a victim impact statement at Lester's sentencing hearing on March 7. The case has reignited discussions on gun violence and race relations.
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