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What were the immediate consequences of Andrew Lester's actions, and what broader societal impact did this case have?

Andrew Lester, an 86-year-old Missouri man, died before his sentencing for shooting Ralph Yarl, a 16-year-old who mistakenly rang his doorbell. Lester pleaded guilty to second-degree assault and faced seven years in prison. The Yarl family expressed disappointment that Lester evaded sentencing, highlighting the societal implications of such incidents.