Missouri Judge Orders Trial for Man Who Shot Black Teenager Ralph Yarl

A Missouri judge has ruled that an 84-year-old white homeowner, Andrew Lester, must stand trial for shooting a Black teenager, Ralph Yarl, who mistakenly went to his house. Lester, who pleaded not guilty, is charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action. Yarl, who suffered a traumatic brain injury, has been healing and recently started his senior year in high school. The shooting has sparked national debates about gun policies and race in America. The case is said to have a racial component, and Lester's attorney may argue self-defense under Missouri's "stand your ground" law.