Everything published in the first weeks is, usually, wrong, innacurate or a lie.
This has all of the hallmarks of a home invasion robbery.
Elderly are, most often, the victims.
If the kid's story is true, he still made a mistake, by continually ringing the bell when no one answered and then trying to open the storm door, when Lester opened the door.
In most states, lethal force can be used to protect oneself and "castle".
Even if mistaken, that is an affirmative defense.
I saw video of Mr Lester shuffling up to the bench with a cane and, then a photo of the teen sitting on a park bench, laughing, with his lawyer.
Laughing all the way to the bank, with $4,000,000 from go fund me, so far.
Infuriating.
The kid was not seriously injured, definitely not "clinging to life".
Not even a bandaid on his head.
Kids are hurt worse skateboarding, every day.
This story should have been no more than a local matter and is being used to further leftist causes and make money.
What good would come from sending an 85 year old law abiding citizen to jail for the rest of his life?
Oh and it's bear arms, not bare arms.
I often bear arms with bare arms.