Richard Lollar and Jacinth Baker
There was no justice for the victims, Richard Lollar and Jacinth Baker. Only one person, Ray Lewis, was convicted, but that was a misdemeanor, as money talks. His lawyers got him a sweet deal, disrespectful to the victims and their loved ones. I do not care that the victims were not perfect – no one is. However, they did not deserve to be stabbed to death, especially during a fist fight. Although many fans and the media consider Ray Lewis to be a god or a hero, I do not. While he may not have been one of those that did the actual stabbing, he was there and got in the middle, as witnesses said. And yes, I know that he testified against the others, which was a good thing on his part. Yes, I know he gave a financial settlement to the victim’s families, that does not make it all better. From what I understand (and I do know I could be wrong), he has not even talked to the families or even taken responsibility of his actions to the families. Yes, that is very important to those families. Since Ray Lewis is a high profile person, well known in this Country, he has a responsibility to show compassion to the victims and their loved ones. Right now, it looks as though he thinks he is above everyone due to his success in sports. He says he has found religion, but if that is true, then he knows he needs to ask for forgiveness from his victims’ loved ones. I hope one day his heart will open up to that. He got a second chance that (in my opinion), he did not deserve. He and all of his admirers need to remember and think about the victims: Richard Lollar and Jacinth Baker
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Defendants
Ray Lewis – pled guilty to a misdemeanor charge of obstruction of justice; He admitted he gave a misleading statement to police on the morning after the killings. He was sentenced to 12 months probation and fined $250,000 by the NFL. Under the terms of the sentence, Lewis could not use drugs or alcohol during the duration of the probation.
Joseph Sweeting – acquitted
Reginald Oakley – acquitted
