Charges were dropped Wednesday against two of the three men accused of killing an off-duty Chicago police officer in 2011, the latest twist in a case marred by allegations of misconduct by police and prosecutors.
, the latest twist in a case marred by allegations of misconduct by police and prosecutors.
"In light of previous rulings… and after thorough and exhaustive review of the remaining evidence in this case… at this time we do not believe we can meet our burden at trial," DeBoni said. Lewis was shot the night of Dec. 29, 2011 as he confronted two armed men while working off-duty as security at M&M Quick Foods in Austin — a job he took to earn money for his upcoming wedding to his longtime girlfriend. Clay and Colon were arrested days later, both having confessed after lengthy interrogations. A third defendant, Alexander Villa, had been questioned around the same time, but wasn’t arrested until nearly two years later.
Villa, who was arrested nearly two years after Clay and Colon, was found guilty in 2019 and still is awaiting sentencing. He is seeking a new trial after his attorney unearthed a trove of evidence he claims police and prosecutors should have turned before the trial.
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