Andrew Lester maintains not guilty plea, trial set for next year
Andrew Lester will stand trial for shooting Ralph Yarl in October 2024. He maintained his not guilty plea at a hearing Wednesday. More
September 20, 2023
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Self-Defense
Missouri Man to Stand Trial for Shooting of Teen Ralph Yarl
A judge ruled Thursday that Andrew Lester, 84, should face trial for shooting Ralph Yarl after the teen rang the wrong doorbell April 13. More
August 31, 2023
Judge says white man will stand trial for shooting Black teen at wrong house
A judge ruled there is sufficient evidence for Andrew Lester to stand trial on assault charges for shooting Ralph Yarl. More
August 31, 2023
Quaneesha Johnson Speaks to Court TV
Quaneesha Johnson speaks to Court TV after sentencing. She said she's remorseful, but there's nothing she could've changed about that night. More
August 28, 2023
Self-Defense or Murder Trial: Quaneesha Johnson Sentenced
The judge told Quaneesha Johnson, 'At some point you will return home, but Demonte Smith will not' during sentencing. More
August 28, 2023
Quaneesha Johnson’s Family Ask for Leniency During Sentencing
Multiple family members asked the judge for leniency during the sentencing hearing of defendant Quaneesha Johnson. More
August 28, 2023
Victim’s Mother to Quaneesha Johnson: A Darkness Dwelled Inside of You
Bernetta Campbell said, 'I know who my son was...Demonte was sweet and kind' during the sentencing of Quaneesha Johnson. More
August 28, 2023
GA v. Quaneesha Johnson: Self-Defense or Murder Trial
UPDATE: Quaneesha Johnson was sentenced to 20 years for the death of Demonte Smith. 10 years of confinement and 10 years of probation. More
August 28, 2023
Self-Defense or Murder Trial: Watch the Verdict
Quaneesha Johnson found not guilty of malice murder, but guilty of charges including voluntary manslaughter, aggravated assault and more. More
August 25, 2023
Jury Asks to See Police Bodycam in GA v. Johnson
During deliberations in Quaneesha Johnson's murder trial, the jury asks to review the bodycam footage from the day Demonte Smith was killed. More
August 25, 2023
Self-Defense or Murder Trial: Day 3 Recap & Bombshell Developing News
Bombshell development in Quaneesha Johnson case: defense wants to include new potential witness who popped up on Instagram Live. More
August 25, 2023
Self-Defense or Murder Trial: State Delivers Closing Rebuttal
The prosecutor told the jury that the evidence shows Demonte Smith was trying to leave when he was killed by Quaneesha Johnson. More
August 24, 2023
Self-Defense or Murder Trial: Defense Delivers Closing Argument
Michael Sterling argued that Quaneesha Johnson killed Demonte Smith in an attempt to save the lives of herself and her children. More
August 24, 2023
Self-Defense or Murder Trial: State Delivers Closing Arguments
The prosecutor asked the jury to convict Quaneesha Johnson, saying that she planned the murder of Demonte Smith. More
August 24, 2023
Self-Defense or Murder Trial: Day 2
State rests case against Quaneesha Johnson after calling 15 witnesses, including the defendant, who opted to take the stand. More
August 24, 2023
Quaneesha Johnson Reenacts Deadly Confrontation in Court
Quaneesha Johnson, who is claiming self-defense in Demonte Smith's death, cried as she told the jury, 'I didn't intend for it to happen.' More
August 23, 2023
Self-Defense or Murder Trial: Day 1
The jury heard 911 calls from the day of the shooting and bodycam footage of Quaneesha Johnson and her boyfriend Demonte Smith. More
August 23, 2023
Self-Defense or Murder Trial: Jury Hears Quaneesha Johnson’s 911 Call
In a 911 call, defendant Quaneesha Johnson told dispatch Demonte Smith was threatening to hurt her the day of the shooting. More
August 22, 2023
Self-Defense or Murder Trial: Defense Opening Statement
Defense attorney Michael Sterling delivers his open in GA v. Quaneesha Johnson: Self-Defense or Murder Trial. More
August 22, 2023
Self-Defense or Murder Trial: Prosecution Opening Statement
Prosecutor Furhawn S. Shah delivers the State's open in GA v. Quaneesha Johnson: Self-Defense or Murder Trial. More
August 22, 2023
