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Federal Jury Awards $30.5M for Unjustified Police Shooting

3/25/2025

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A federal jury in California has delivered a powerful verdict, awarding $30.5 million to the family of Mickel Lewis, Sr., who was tragically shot by a sheriff's deputy during a 2020 traffic stop. The jury deemed the deputy's actions unjustified, emphasizing the urgent need for accountability and addressing systemic flaws within law enforcement.

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A federal jury in California has delivered a powerful verdict, awarding $30.5 million to the family of Mickel Lewis, Sr., who was tragically shot by a sheriff's deputy during a 2020 traffic stop. The jury deemed the deputy's actions unjustified, emphasizing the urgent need for accountability and addressing systemic flaws within law enforcement.