Ralph Yarl shooting: Prosecutors charge white homeowner Andrew Lester, 85, with attacking Black teenager

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SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE: £1 FOR 3 MONTHS April, 2023 View in browser Ralph Yarl shooting: Prosecutors charge white homeowner Andrew Lester, 85, with attacking Black teenager Io Dodds Authorities in Kansas City, Missouri have charged an 85-year-old white man with the shooting of Black teenager Ralph Yarl.   County prosecutor Zachary Thompson said in a press conference on Monday that his office had filed charges of first degree assault against Andrew D Lester, punishable by three to 15 years in prison.   More follows OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE > Follow our live coverage > Ralph Yarl is released from hospital three days after being shot by Kansas City homeowner > Halle Berry and Viola Davis voice outrage over shooting of Black teen Ralph Yarl Enjoying this newsletter? Unlock unlimited, ad-free reading on the website and in The Independent app when you subscribe – plus, benefit from our welcome offer when you join today. We noticed that you might not be registered By registering, you will enjoy limited access to Independent Premium articles, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalists REGISTER FOR FREE OTHER NEWSLETTERS YOU MIGHT LIKE Climate News Every Friday, 12pm (UK time) Written by Louise Boyle Join now The View from Westminster  Every weekday, 6pm (UK time) Written by John Rentoul Join now If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters. Join the conversation or follow us Download the free Independent app Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders.   If you do not want to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter, please unsubscribe.   If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.