White man to stand trial for shooting Black teen who rang wrong door

[Zincwarrior]

He clearly had no criminal intent

He shot a kid. That's pretty ******* intense criminal intent.

 

[horselightning]

Well, I am an old man, and normally keep a weapon within arms reach of the door. I have not found it advisable to shoot through a closed wooden door, simply because someone opened my full glass security door to knock on the decorative wood door, and people in the neighborhood know this to be the best method, if not wanting our dog upset by the doorbell. If I cannot see what I am shooting at, I don't shoot, nor approve people that do, out of hand. Of course, I am a licensed carrier, fully trained, in classroom, with shoot and don't shoot scenarios, based on the laws of my state. Some people see no need for that kind of thing. So, I say let the courts decide. You do believe in courts to settle matter of law, right?

it wasnt through the door he opened it when they kid opened the screen'; the kid lied that it was closed.

 

[horselightning]

So not mental illness defense, but possibly just an asshole rightfully going on trial?

he never tried to get mental illines. his lawyer thought he was told to old to stand trial. that is not mental illiness.

 

[horselightning]

On April 13, 2023, Yarl, a high school junior, went to pick up his younger twin brothers from their friend's house. He mistakenly rang the wrong doorbell.

Yarl told police he pressed the doorbell and waited outside the front door. The person inside took a long time to respond but opened the door holding a firearm. Yarl said he didn’t pull on the door

Yarl said he was immediately shot in the head, fell to the ground, and was shot again, in the arm, while on the ground.

-----------Police report--------------
Lester shot through the glass door, hitting Yarl in the forehead and right arm, according to police records.
Police found Lester at his home, where the front storm glass door was shattered and blood on the front porch, driveway and street. Police found a revolver in his living room with two shell casings in the cylinder with live rounds remaining in the chamber.

The facts of the case don't seem to be in dispute. And he was previously determined to be mentally competent (at age 84)
But how he's 86, and his lawyer says he's no longer competent to stand trial.

he lied when he was cross examend at the hearing to see if trial would go forward he said he thought he waited long enough and pulled open the screen. and the kid was street off should never have went out if cant follow directions.

in kansas city star

Yarl said he rang the doorbell and waited what he thought was a reasonable time before he touched the storm door.

and he swore he never touched the screen door. he lied.

 

[White 6]

he never tried to get mental illines. his lawyer thought he was told to old to stand trial. that is not mental illiness.

Being too old to stand trial is a thing in some state? So, at a certain age, the regular rules just don't apply, and you can shoot through a closed door, you cannot even see through to whoever or whatever is on the other side? Some lawyer bought into it, and had him evaluated. If that is true, you should probably contribute heavily to his legal defense fund. He may be using a court appointed lawyer. But, apparently he was found competent to stand trial and able to aid in his own defense, being of sound mind.

 

[horselightning]

Being too old to stand trial is a thing in some state? So, at a certain age, the regular rules just don't apply, and you can shoot through a closed door, you cannot even see through to whoever or whatever is on the other side? Some lawyer bought into it, and had him evaluated. If that is true, you should probably contribute heavily to his legal defense fund. He may be using a court appointed lawyer. But, apparently he was found competent to stand trial and able to aid in his own defense, being of sound mind.

it wasnt closed

 

[White 6]

it wasnt closed

The storm door was closed.
"Lester shot through the glass door, hitting Yarl in the forehead and right arm"

The guy knew he was shooting at a teenager on his front porch, on the other side of the storm door, shooting him twice through the glass door. It is a matter for the courts, and that's all there is to it. You can whine, all you like or contribute to decent representation, if you like.

 

[horselightning]

The storm door was closed.
"Lester shot through the glass door, hitting Yarl in the forehead and right arm"

The guy knew he was shooting at a teenager on his front porch, on the other side of the storm door, shooting him twice through the glass door. It is a matter for the courts, and that's all there is to it. You can whine, all you like or contribute to decent representation, if you like.

no it wasnt he opened it said so in many articles and he pulled it open just as old man opend his front door.and didnt no it was a kid he thought it was burglar., im glad your in hid mind and no what he is thinking. i'm right your wrong live with it.

 

[White 6]

no it wasnt he opened it said so in many articles and he pulled it open just as old man opend his front door.and didnt no it was a kid he thought it was burglar., im glad your in hid mind and no what he is thinking. i'm right your wrong live with it.

If true, and he doesn't use a court appointed lawyer, it will come out in court. You should demonstrate outside the court house. You will feel good about it and give you something to live for and occupy your time.

 

[Superbadbrutha]

you are so out of it. you didnt look in the mirror long enough. this old dude should be left alone. if this had been the other way around the black guy would get away with it. the black parent totally failed this kid.

You are such a racist you think that white folks should just be able to shoot someone black and as long as they don't die all is good. This is not 1924. Had this man been black and shot a white kid for just ringing his doorbell your mumble mouth, racist ass would be screaming for the Death Penalty.

 

[Moonglow]

White man to stand trial for shooting Black teen who rang wrong door

Andrew Lester can stand trial for the shooting of a 16-year-old boy after Lester’s attorney sought a mental health examination.

www.usatoday.com

i feel sorry for the 86 year old man. he was just scarred, and kid was found to lying. hope the case goes the old mans way.

I truly don't feel sorry for anyone who shoots people.

 

[Superbadbrutha]

If true, and he doesn't use a court appointed lawyer, it will come out in court. You should demonstrate outside the court house. You will feel good about it and give you something to live for and occupy your time.

She is the same mumble mouth hag that tried to defend the murderers of Amaud Arbery.

 

[horselightning]

If true, and he doesn't use a court appointed lawyer, it will come out in court. You should demonstrate outside the court house. You will feel good about it and give you something to live for and occupy your time.

dosent matter both have lawyers. we shall see how this goes. why you find s0omething to occupy instead fighting with me. get a life.