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White Homeowner Pleads Not Guilty in Shooting of Black Teen Who Rang Wrong Doorbell

  • year-old Andrew Lester pleaded not guilty to shooting Ralph Yarl, a Black teen who mistakenly went to Lester's home.
  • Lester claims self-defense but prosecutors say race played a role; Yarl says he rang the doorbell and was then shot.
  • Yarl survived being shot in the head and arm and plans to attend college to study engineering.
  • Lester's trial is scheduled to start October 7, 2024 on charges of assault and armed criminal action.
  • The case has sparked debates on racial profiling, gun laws, and use of force in self-defense situations.
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