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Alford Plea in Donovan Lewis Shooting | Irvine News
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- Sep 4, 2026
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Summary
A former Columbus police officer, Ricky Anderson, just pleaded guilty to reckless homicide in the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Black man Donovan Lewis—killed while in bed during a warrant service. Anderson entered an Alford plea, admitting the prosecution has enough evidence to convict but not fully confessing guilt, which dropped the murder charge. His defense claimed justification for deadly force, while Lewis’s family lawyer cited bodycam footage showing Anderson fired within a second of entering the room. This case fuels ongoing national scrutiny of Columbus police conduct following multiple fatal shootings and protests. The family insists this plea doesn’t bring Donovan back or deliver true justice, as they continue their fight for accountability. Anderson now awaits sentencing, potentially ranging from probation to three years, while the emotional toll on the Lewis family remains profound. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e53889c124f32373 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews