The Clay County Judge ruled that the case against Andrew Lester, the 84-year-old white man who shot 17-year-old Ralph Yarl, be sealed so that he receives a fair and impartial trial. Judge Louis ...

A Clay County, Missouri judge agreed to partially seal the case of Andrew Lester, who is charged with first-degree assault in the shooting of teenager Ralph Yarl. ABC News. Video.

Clay County Judge Louis Angles granted the motion filed by Lester’s attorney, who had argued the 84-year-old man has been harassed and threatened. Only the prosecutors and defense have access to ...

Andrew Lester, center, appeared in Clay County court Wednesday where he entered a plea of not guilty after being charged in the shooting of Ralph Yarl. Pool/Frame grab from video A judge has ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Clay County Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson’s office argued against sealing records related to Andrew Lester’s prosecution for shooting a teenager who arrived at the ...