Andrew Lester was scheduled to stand trial next week on charges of first-degree assault and armed criminal action in the shooting of the then-16-year-old, who survived and is now a freshman at Texas A&M, where he is a member of ROTC and the school’s marching band.

As part of a plea deal, Lester pleaded guilty to second-degree assault, a charge that Judge David Chamberlain said carries up to seven years behind bars. Lester, who will be sentenced on March 7, was hunched over as he was wheeled into the courtroom, his hands folded.

“While this marks a step toward accountability, true justice requires consequences that reflect the severity of his actions — anything less would be a failure to recognize the harm he has caused,” she said.

  • @reddig33
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    144 days ago

    A little googling seems to indicate that meteorologist died recently. I couldn’t find cause of death. Makes me wonder if he was on meds or something that totally messed with his brain.

    • @vxx
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      53 days ago

      He died 3 months after the tweet of natural causes. Before that he seemed to be an upstanding guy involved in humanitarian endeavours. You might be onto something.

      • @Seleni
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        23 days ago

        An upstanding guy who threatens little girls.

        • @vxx
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          33 days ago

          He didnt have a history of that behavior, at least I couldnt find it.

          If youve got anything, im happy to stand corrected.

    • @SpaceNoodle
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      144 days ago

      One of those marauding children probably got 'im