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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Graeme Massie

SHOCKING: Ralph yarl shooting investigated as hate crime as suspect andrew lester pleads not guilty - You Need To See This

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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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