Javadda Lewis Takes the Stand | Baton Rouge News

In a gripping murder trial, co-defendant Javadda Lewis takes the stand for nearly four hours, admitting his role in the killing but claiming he didn’t pull the trigger. He says he and Johnnie Hicks went to pick up drugs from David Brooks — who allegedly directed them to Harris’s home — only to later return there to kill him after Brooks told them “she needed him out of the way.” Lewis handed Hicks the murder weapon, knowing Hicks would carry it out, and stood lookout while Hicks entered. After the crime, Lewis wiped the gun clean of his prints and gave it to Brooks to dispose of. Cross-examination raised questions about his motives and DNA evidence — no Lewis DNA was found at the scene, though Hicks’s was — yet prosecutors insist his testimony is solidly backed by evidence. Facing a possible life sentence, Lewis may be hoping his truth lands him a better deal. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9ee6cf02ff0e338a