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Jury Rejects Self-Defense Claim In Case Involving Fatal Shooting Of 13-Year-Old In DC: Feds
Jason Lewis, 42, was found guilty by a Superior Court jury for the January 2023 killing of Karon Blake in the 1000 block of Quincy Street NE. Specifically, Lewis was convicted of three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, and one count of voluntary manslaughter while armed, committed against a minor.
Courtney Stewart and Jasmine L. Tyler: We can transform public safety in DC by prioritizing prevention over punishment
The recent deaths of three individuals in the DC jail bring to light the dire medical care and unsafe conditions that have led to numerous lawsuits. These are not new issues; the jail facilities have been criticized for decades over unsanitary and inhumane living conditions, unhealthy nutritional options and unacceptable or incompetent medical care, failings documented by the Corrections Information Council as early as 2002.
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