‘They Thought the Jury Would Be Racist and Pro-Cop’ — They Were Wrong: California Family of Black Man Shot In the Back by Deputies Wins $30.5M Award After Sheriff’s Office Made Lowball Offers
California sheriff’s deputies from Kern County claimed they shot and killed Mickel Lewis during a traffic stop in 2020 after the 39-year-old Black man reached under his seat, then came charging towards a deputy with his hand behind his back, threatening to kill him, making the deputy fear for his life. Kern County sheriff deputy…
