Most TKC readers have seen this local story earn the national spotlight this evening but might have already forgotten the context and the culture war implications.
We consider the alternative perspective . . .
Even some of our progressive friends have legit questions about the complaint.
From the BEST & BRIGHTEST TKC READERS:
"Lester should be convicted and found civilly liable. But the HOA???"
Meanwhile . . .
Conservative TKC readers are quick to note the story of this altercation is quickly falling apart whilst castle doctrine & stand your ground rules could offer a viable defense in much the same way the shooters at the Chiefs rally will likely get away with killing a lady.
Either way, here's a round-up of recent coverage and the crux of the complaint . . .
The seven-page lawsuit, filed by Ralph’s mother Cleopatra Nagbe in the circuit court of Clay County, Missouri, accuses Andrew Lester, the shooter, and the Highland Acres Homes Association, Inc. of “careless and negligent conduct.”
“At all times relevant, Plaintiff (Ralph Yarl) never posed or issued a threat to Defendant, Andrew Lester,” the lawsuit states, adding the Highland Acres Homes Association “was aware of or should have been aware of Defendant, Andrew Lester’s, propensity for violence, access to dangerous weapons and racial animus.”
CNN reached out to Lester’s attorney and to the homeowners association Monday for comment.
Lester, 85, has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges of first-degree assault and armed criminal action. He is out on bond, and his trial is set to begin October 7.
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .
Family of Black teen shot in head after ringing doorbell of wrong home sues gunman and HOA | CNN
The family of the Black teenager who was shot in the head after ringing the doorbell of the wrong home in Kansas City, Missouri, last year, filed a lawsuit Monday against the White man who shot him and the residential homeowners association where the house is located.
Family of Ralph Yarl files civil lawsuit against Andrew Lester, homeowner's association
Andrew Lester, 85, has been charged with first-degree felony assault and armed criminal action.
Black Kansas City teen Ralph Yarl sues white man who shot him for ringing the doorbell
Ralph Yarl, 17, filed a civil suit in Clay County Court seeking monetary damages from Andrew "Dan" Lester, along with Lester's homeowners' association. The HOA failed to take precautions about a "potentially dangerous individual," the lawsuit says.
Exclusive: Ralph Yarl, teen shot after mistakenly going to the wrong house, seeks 'justice' in civil lawsuit
The family of Ralph Yarl filed a civil lawsuit against Andrew Lester, the man who shot and injured the teen after he accidentally arrived at the wrong house.
Family of Ralph Yarl files civil suit over wrong door shooting
The family of Ralph Yarl, the Black teen who was shot in the head after ringing the doorbell at the wrong house in St. Louis last year, has filed a lawsuit against the gunman and the local homeowner's association.
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