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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Graeme Massie

Ralph Yarl shooting investigated as hate crime as suspect Andrew Lester pleads not guilty

KMBC

The shooting of Ralph Yarl is being investigated by the Justice Department as a hate crime, his lawyers said, as suspect Andrew Lester pleaded not guilty during his first court appearance.

Mr Lester, 84, used a cane as he was arraigned in Kansas City on Wednesday afternoon, entering two not-guilty pleas to first-degree assault and armed criminal action, reported KCUR.

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