New Trial for Lewis in Grand Rapids Shooting | Grand Rapids News

Genesis Kevin-Xavier Lewis, convicted of murder and attempted murder in a 2022 downtown shooting that killed his friend Armonie Lee Acklin, is getting a new trial after an appeals court ruled the jury should have been allowed to consider a lesser charge — voluntary manslaughter — based on mitigating circumstances. The court found evidence suggesting Lewis acted in the heat of passion while trying to protect his father from an assault, not to kill anyone. Now, the case will restart with the possibility of a lighter sentence, as the legal battle over this Grand Rapids tragedy continues. 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/000a214656bf5ec1