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Louisville judge expects to decide on Gage Lewis’ new-trial bid within two weeks

A judge says she will rule within two weeks on Gage Lewis’ request for a new trial in the 2024 killing of Dion Smith Jr. Lewis was sentenced to 20 years in prison after a jury convicted him of murder.

Louisville judge expects to decide on Gage Lewis’ new-trial bid within two weeks
A judge expects to rule within two weeks on Gage Lewis’ request for a new trial in the 2024 killing of Dion Smith Jr., according to a court update on Oct. 8. Lewis was convicted of murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison, the term recommended by the jury. The killing occurred at a Louisville gas station, according to the case description. The judge’s decision will determine whether Lewis’ conviction stands or the case proceeds to another trial. No further details about the request were provided.

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