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Trial delayed for 85-year-old homeowner who shot black teen Ralph Yarl when he accidentally rang the wrong doorbell

Trial delayed for 85-year-old homeowner who shot black teen Ralph Yarl when he accidentally rang the wrong doorbell

The trial of Andrew Lester, the 85-year-old Kansas City white man who shot Black teenager Ralph Yarl after the boy mistakenly rang his doorbell, has been delayed indefinitely after a judge ordered a mental evaluation. Lester’s attorney, Steve Salmon, requested the evaluation, citing concerns about the 85-year-old’s ability to comprehend the legal proceedings and assist…

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