Arizona AG agent pleads not guilty to Mesa mother's death
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 23:19 · Archive
An agent with the Arizona Attorney General's Office has pleaded not guilty to negligent homicide in the death of Maria Lewis.
Dulance Morin, an agent with the Arizona Attorney General's Office, has pleaded not guilty to negligent homicide following his charge in connection with the death of Maria Lewis. Judge Therese Ann Gantz entered the plea on Morin's behalf at a virtual court appearance on Thursday. Morin is accused of shooting and killing Lewis outside his Mesa home earlier this year.
The court granted restrictions requested by Lewis's family. Morin is banned from possessing firearms and cannot contact the victim's family or responding officers. His lawyer noted that enforcing the no-contact order presents complications, as Morin and the Lewis family are neighbours. The lawyer said he has advised Morin not to initiate contact with the neighbour and to record any contact attempts.
Jocquese Blackwell, representing Lewis's family, released a statement describing her as 'a loving and devoted mother, wife and daughter'. The family said Lewis 'deserved to feel safe not only in her home, but in her close-knit community' and stated their focus is 'obtaining justice and complete accountability for her death'.
How it is being reported
- Not guilty plea entered for Arizona AG agent accused in death of Mesa motherJust days after being charged with negligent homicide, an agent with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office has entered a plea in connection to the death of Mesa mother.KOLD · 8 Oct, 21:48
- Not guilty plea entered for Arizona AG agent accused in death of Mesa motherJust days after being charged with negligent homicide, an agent with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office has entered a plea in connection to the death of Mesa mother.Azfamily · 8 Oct, 20:30
In this story: Dulance Morin · Maria Lewis · Arizona Attorney General's Office · Mesa
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