Andrew Lester is set to face trial in Feb. 2025 pending the results of the exam.
Andrew Lester, the man charged in the April 2023 shooting of Ralph Yarl after the teenager mistakenly went to the wrong house, is set to appear in court Tuesday after his attorney submitted a mental evaluation -- the results of which could determine whether Lester is fit to stand trial in February 2025.
"I suspect the judge will make a ruling based on that evaluation at the next hearing ," he said. "I am not able to provide that report or its contents as it is covered under the gag order entered in the case." He said in the motion that Lester has lost more than 50 pounds, experienced issues with his memory and has exhibited confusion surrounding the details of the case. He also noted that Lester had also suffered a broken hip, heart issues and hospitalization since the case began.Salmon also noted that Lester has faced "stress" due to "overwhelming media attention, as well as death threats and other unwanted attention, making it difficult for him to interact socially with anyone.
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