Alicia Keys personally invited Ralph Yarl to an upcoming live performance date, in accordance with TMZ.
An lawyer for Yarl’s household, Lee Merritt, informed the outlet that the singer has requested Ralph to come back out to the present in Kansas and meet her at a live performance scheduled this July.
As beforehand reported, 84-year-old Andrew Lester shot Ralph on April 13 after the 16-year-old by chance rang the unsuitable doorbell.
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Like Alicia, Roc Nation has additionally reportedly contacted Ralph and his household. They’ve allegedly supplied to assist nevertheless they’ll amid Ralph’s restoration.
Meanwhile, Ralph’s household has since arrange a belief fund for him after donations began pouring in, with the teenager’s GoFundMe having already handed a whopping $3.4 million.
16-year-old Ralph Yarl is now a multimillionaire. The GoFundMe marketing campaign despatched up for him has topped $3 million, because of you.❤️ pic.twitter.com/G7pKcrXq5Q
— Mike Sington (@MikeSington) April 19, 2023
Ralph’s Mother Receives Tearful Support From Ahmaud Arbery’s Mom, Shooter Charged
Cooper-Jones allegedly informed Cleo to lean on prayer presently and informed her the victims, like their two sons, maintain the facility. Lester has since been charged with assault after capturing the teenager two occasions. Lester pleaded not responsible on April 19.
Civil rights lawyer Ben Crump went on to inform TMZ that he doesn’t consider the costs match the crime. Officials charged Lester with assault within the first diploma and armed prison motion.
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (AP) — The 84-year-old white man who shot Ralph Yarl, a Black teen who went to the unsuitable home, turns himself in to authorities. pic.twitter.com/Wy0PkGSiMm
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) April 18, 2023
Case To Be Continued On June 1, Lester To Remain Out On Bond
Zachary Thompson, a Clay County prosecuting lawyer, has since shared an announcement with KCTV 5 concerning the case.
“From this point forward, the State will be pushing to move this case forward as swiftly as legally permitted. While charges have been filed, this remains an active investigation. We are continuing to work with law enforcement to gather any and all evidence available in this case. If anyone in the community has information that would assist in this case, we ask that you please contact the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department or other law enforcement. Now that this is an active and pending case, our office is severely limited in the information we can publicly disclose. This is due to our desire to protect the legal integrity of the case and ensure that justice is served for the victim and our community. Despite these restrictions, we will be as transparent as legally permitted and strive to keep the public informed of any developments.”
The case can be continued on June 1. Lester will stay out on bond. He is “barred from owning a weapon or having contact with Yarl,” KCUR 89.3 NPR stories.