Date: 12-13-2013

Case Style: United States of America v. Antun Lewis

Case Number: 1:08-cr-00404-SO

Judge: SO

Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio (Cuyahoga County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Michael L. Collyer, Robert F. Corts, David A. Sierleja

Defendant's Attorney: Wesley A. Dumas, Sr., Angelo F. Lonardo, Timothy C. Ivey, and Jeffrey B. Lazarus

Description: The United States of America charged Antun Lewis with:

Count: 1 Citation: 18:844D.F Offense Level: 4
18 U.S.C. 844(i) Arson

The 2005 fire started by Lewis at a home on East 87th Street in Cleveland claimed the live of Medeia Carter and eight children. Several of the children were visiting the home for a birthday party sleepover.

Title 18 U.S.C. Section 844 provides:

Whoever (1) uses fire or an explosive to commit any felony which may be prosecuted in a court of the United States, or (2) carries an explosive during the commission of any felony which may be prosecuted in a court of the United States, including a felony which provides for an enhanced punishment if committed by the use of a deadly or dangerous weapon or device shall, in addition to the punishment provided for such felony, be sentenced to imprisonment for five years but not more than 15 years. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction under this subsection, such persons shall be sentenced to imprisonment for ten years but not more than 25 years.

Outcome: Defendant was found guilty.

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