Andrew D. Lester

Andrew D. Lester

unknown United States

Andrew D. Lester, an 86-year-old man from Kansas City, Mo., gained national attention after pleading guilty to second-degree assault for shooting 16-year-old Ralph Yarl, who mistakenly rang his doorbell while attempting to pick up his younger brothers in April 2023. The incident sparked widespread protests and discussions about race, as Yarl is Black and Lester is white, highlighting ongoing issues of racial tension in the community.

Born on Jan 01, 1937 (88 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
60,128
Power
3,815$
Sentiment
3.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 3.00 0.02% +0% 331,002,651 60,128 $21,000,000 3,815$
Totals 1 331,002,651 60,128 $21,000,000 3,815$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Andrew D. Lester pleaded guilty to second-degree assault for shooting Ralph Yarl. 3

The New York Times: Man Pleads Guilty in Shooting of Teen Who Went to the Wrong Door