Ray lewis new autobiography, i feel like going on, chronicles his 17year nfl. Ray lewis codefendant doesnt want to say who stabbed two people to death in atlanta. Ray lewis discusses atlanta murder trial in new autobiography in a new book released tuesday, former nfl linebacker and future hall of famer ray lewis. Life, game, and glory, was create a book download as pdf printable version. Lewis has been heavily involved in charitable activities throughout his professional career. Ray lewis codefendant says killings in self defense. In that group were joseph sweeting, 24, and reginald oakley. What really happened in the murder trial of ray lewis. Jan 20, 20 on the night of january 31, 2000, ray lewis left an atlanta nightclub with a group of people. Even though he wrote a number of nonfiction books, the author is most famous for his crimes novels more than fifty novels that have populated the imagination of the reader with memorable protagonists. Reginald oakley says ray lewis murders were in self defense. Oakley, the acquitted codefendant, said his own clothes from that night went missing while he was taking a shower at lewis hotel suite shortly after the incident.
Lewis testified that sweeting showed him how he repeatedly stabbed a man during. Lewis writes that he got everyone into the car, but before they were able to leave his friend reginald oakley was hit in the head with a bottle of champagne. Lewis has covered topics from brexit to the decisions. Ray lewis comments on 2000 murder charges in new book. Oct 21, 2015 ray lewis recalls atlanta incident that led to murder trial.
Then, lewis would later testify, all hell broke loose at that. Former codefendant speaks out as ray lewis legacy becomes. Shop all the sport or lifestyle sunglasses for men on the official oakley online store. He flipped, pleading down to an obstruction of justice charge in exchange for testimony. Lewis led the baltimore ravens to victory in super bowl xxxv where he was named super bowl mvp and again in super bowl xlvii, in what would be the final game of his career. Lewis never even had a chance to be found not guilty or innocent at all. In his new book, former ravens linebacker ray lewis recalls the. Oct 20, 2015 ray lewis discusses atlanta murder trial in new autobiography in a new book released tuesday, former nfl linebacker and future hall of famer ray lewis writes about being charged with murder in the. Oakleys depiction of lewis in his book murder after super bowl xxxiv is a far. Roy lewis was trained as a teacher and throughout his life, he held many educational positions, such as college principal and school inspector. I learned quite a bit about ray lewis that i didnt know and found very interesting. Reginald oakley says ray lewis murders were in self.
Here are some fascinating notes about the dropped murder. It had the intrigue of a wellcrafted whodunit along with the glitz and glamour of the super bowl, topped with a nfl linebacker accused of double murder. Jan 24, 20 reginald oakley was asked directly if ray lewis stabbed two people to death over a decade ago by usa today and his reply was this. Double murder charges still haunt exraven linebacker ray. Lawyers representing the allpro linebacker ray lewis detailed today the stepbystep movements of the football star from the time he left a postsuper bowl party at an atlanta nightclub and minutes later became entangled in a street brawl that left two local men stabbed to death. Oct 21, 2015 you dont kill when youre dressed to kill. Former codefendant speaks out as ray lewis legacy becomes more complicated. Former ravens linebacker ray lewis, in a new book, shares an alibi for the infamous turnofthecentury double murder for which he was indicted and. Ray lewis returns to scene of super bowl murders, certain. Lewis blamed oakley for starting the fight that ended with two men stabbed to death outside an atlanta nightclub back in january, but he said even oakley was provoked into violence.
In 2000, nfl linebacker ray lewis was charged with murdering two men at a. Jan 24, 20 ray lewis started the trial at the table with oakley and sweeting. Ray lewis skeleton in the closet cries bloody murder. The ray lewis murder trial, beyond attracting more national attention than any courthouse drama to unfold here in more than 20 years, became a morality play for modernday atlanta. Ray lewis is widely considered to be one of the most dominant defensive players in the history of the nfl. Former nfl linebacker ray lewis denied any role in the stabbing deaths of two men. Oct 20, 2015 former nfl linebacker ray lewis denied any role in the stabbing deaths of two men. After previously attempting to sell a book about the killings%2c oakley said he is coming out with a new. Oakley s depiction of lewis in his book murder after super bowl xxxiv is a far.
Jan 24, 20 ray lewis codefendant doesnt want to say who stabbed two people to death in atlanta. Ray lewis discusses atlanta murder trial in new autobiography. In his new book, former ravens linebacker ray lewis recalls the details of the 2000 incident in atlanta that led to his murder trial. During the fight lewis testified that he saw oakley vigorously kicking one of the victims while a second. A religious and family man with seven children, he is a very different person than the man who used to be on the football field. A brawl began when reginald oakley, an old friend of ray lewis, was hit on the head with a champagne bottle by jacinth baker, a 21yearold man from decatur, georgia. Oakley said king answered by saying he didnt know and gave him a sweat. Reginald oakley and joseph sweeting, friends and former codefendants of football player ray lewis, are acquitted of murder and assault charges in stabbings of. This includes a perfect lenses guarantee, 30day full refund on frames and sunglasses, and support through phone, email, and live chat. Ray lewis opens up about atlanta killings in new book, i. I feel like going on tells the story of ray lewis s life through his point of view. If they ever write a book listing the most inept prosecutions ever, cossack wrote. Oakleys depiction of lewis in his book murder after super bowl xxxiv is a far cry from what will be presented sunday in the slick television production.
Ray lewis says he could not commit murder in a mink coat time. Oakley, 44, avoids giving away too much information because he says he plans to release a book about it this summer called memories of murder. Another common misconception is that ray lewis got out of murder charges by making a plea deal. Ray lewis comments on 2000 murder charges in new book tim daniels. Fugitive reginald oakley, indicted along with ravens star ray lewis in the stabbing deaths of two men after a super bowl party, has been urged by a legal adviser to surrender to atlanta. In his new memoir released tuesday, ray lewis describes in great detail his account of the events that occurred in atlanta in 2000 that led to him being charged with two counts of. Lewis, sweeting and reginald oakley are charged with murder in the. Getty images im not going to go into the incident that happened, but ray, but thats not ray, sanders told ap on thursday. Ray lewis testifies in an atlanta court on june 6, 2000, in the murder trial of joseph sweeting and reginald oakley. Murder after super bowl xxxiv by reginald aj oakley. Ray lewis recalls atlanta incident that led to murder trial in his new book, former ravens linebacker ray lewis recalls the details of the 2000 incident in atlanta that led to his murder trial. Lewis isnt ducking from the bad memories of his career low point in 2000, when he and a pair friends were charged for. There is nothing that ray lewis testified to that is inconsistent with the innocence of reginald oakley and joseph sweeting, said bruce harvey, oakley s lawyer. In a new book released tuesday, former nfl linebacker and future hall of famer ray lewis writes about being charged with murder in the death of.
As ray lewis enters hall of fame, family in killings still. The countdown to super bowl xlvii is ticking, but this time well talk about a theme that has dominated the sports headlines all season, and specially the. Jan 25, 2019 atlanta once again, ray lewis and the super bowl intersect in atlanta. In the fight baker and richard lollar, aged 24, also from decatur, were stabbed to death. Original penguin the lewis eyeglasses frames 35% off authentic original penguin glasses frames, 50% off lenses, free shipping. If they ever write a book listing the most inept prosecutions ever, cossack. Lewis oakley is a bisexual activist giving a voice to men who date people not genders. Including tortoiseshell sunglasses, wrap sunglasses, and rayban clubmaster. He testified against this friends, and is on 12 months probation. Ray lewis had confrontation with the two men who later were murdered. Ray lewis opens up about atlanta killings in new book, i feel like going on.
Lewis testified he saw oakley fighting in the melee and that sweeting had told lewis hed been punching with the same hand that cupped a knife. Jul 28, 2018 as ravens star ray lewis caps his hall of fame career, reminders of the 2000 atlanta killings case resurface. According to lewis when he asked oakley what happened. Two friends of baltimore ravens ray lewis found not. He writes and produces music and scripts for screenplays. He started out at bet television where he learned about production and how things operate behind the scenes. Lynn ray lewis has 20 books on goodreads with 39 ratings. Did the baltimore ravens nfl linebacker, ray lewis, murder two men after a super bowl after party or did his friends or someone in his entourage do it. Dec 19, 2019 in the early morning of january 31, 2000, ray lewis and a group of friends, including reginald oakley and joseph sweeting, attended a super bowl party at the cobalt lounge in atlanta, georgia after super bowl xxxiv between the tennessee titans and st. In this new york times bestselling memoir, ray lewislegendary baltimore ravens linebacker and one of the greatest defensive players of his. Results 1 9 of 9 download ray lewis books at shop amongst 9 popular books, including i feel like going on, songs of earth classic reprint and more.
Memories of murder is a firsthand account by reginald aj oakley, who had the misfortune to be hanging out with ray lewis in atlanta back when two guys were knifed to death. Lewis was in the process of writing the book when riots. Baltimore ravens linebacker ray lewis took the witness stand today against his former codefendants, joseph sweeting and reginald oakley. He started the ray lewis 52 foundation which is a nonprofit corporation whose mission is to provide personal and economic assistance to disadvantaged youth. Oakleys depiction of lewis in his book murder after super bowl xxxiv is a far cry from what will be presented sunday in the slick television. Choose from a great range of mens john lewis sunglasses.
The ray lewis murder trial, beyond attracting more national attention. Ray lewis, one day after he escaped murder and assault charges, testifies. Ray lewis says he couldnt commit murder in a mink coat time. Lewis testified that he had seen oakley and sweeting each brandishing knives the day before the fight. Ray lewis is an example of how to carry on when we dont.
Dec 28, 2010 memories of murder is a firsthand account by reginald aj oakley, who had the misfortune to be hanging out with ray lewis in atlanta back when two guys were knifed to death. Ray lewis was on the ravens practice field having had murder charges against him dropped a week earlier as part of a plea bargain agreement. Paperback verified purchase memories of murder is a firsthand account by reginald aj oakley, who had the misfortune to be hanging out with ray lewis in atlanta back when two guys were knifed to death. Ray lewis ends his teethrattling career tonight in the super bowl in new orleans, one that will likely lead to the pro football hall of fame.
The ray lewis murder trial, beyond attracting more national attention than any. Lewis demonstrated how sweeting allegedly held a knife with its blade protruding from his fist and said, everytime they hit me, i hit them. Lewis said at a hotel afterwards he asked sweeting what happened. This book is the story of a young man and all of the challenges he went through, yet despite those, he had courage enough to meet the challenges head on reframing them in a way that they could be used for good. Ray lewiss book spans from his childhood through his final nfl game, which happened to be the 20 super bowl win against the 49ers. The gospel according to ray lewis sports illustrated. Lewis told jurors today that oakley was the aggressor in the fight. Oakley kept at it and got whacked on the side of the head with a champagne bottle.
Baltimore ravens linebackers psalm of protection sign up for the book minute for years baltimore ravens linebacker ray lewis was a controversial figure in the nfl, culminating in a murder indictment in 2000 when two men were killed in a fight after a party. He started the ray lewis 52 foundation which is a nonprofit corporation whose. Aug 03, 2018 ray lewis claims there was a correlation between his playing days with the ravens and lower crime rates in baltimore. A moet bottle smashed into the side of my head, oakley wrote in his self. Oct 22, 2015 ray lewis says he couldnt commit murder in a mink coat ray lewis signs copies of his new book i feel like going on at bookends bookstore on oct. Joseph sweeting and reginald oakley, former codefendants with ray lewis in atlanta murder trial, are acquitted 46 ray lewis american football player. Oakley has been in the entertainment industry for over ten years. With a focus on lifestyle he has written for metro uk, huffington post and other sites. A lighted glass platform at the pro football hall of fame awaits the bronze bust of ray lewis. Lewis testified that he noticed oakley was injured, his head was busted. Sep 01, 2000 the ray lewis murder trial, beyond attracting more national attention than any courthouse drama to unfold here in more than 20 years, became a morality play for modernday atlanta. On the night of january 31, 2000, ray lewis left an atlanta nightclub with a group of people. Ray lewis started the trial at the table with oakley and sweeting. Ray lewis tells the story of arriving at the u, talks 2017 miami hurricanes and more.
Does ray lewis talk about his murder charges in his new book. Jan 28, 2019 questions still swirl around ray lewis and killings in atlanta from last super bowl there. Double murder charges still haunt exraven linebacker ray lewis ray lewis was leaving a super bowl party in 2000 when 2 men were stabbed to death. As ray lewis enters hall of fame, family in 2000 killings. Lewis pleabargained in order to escape being charged with the killings. With every witness pointing to oakley and sweeting, and no evidence against lewis at all, the case fell apart before it ever got off the ground. In his new book, former ravens linebacker ray lewis recalls the details of the 2000 incident. The double murder trial of nfl linebacker, ray lewis, of the baltimore ravens and reginald oakley attracted more national attention to the city of atlanta, georgia than any courtroom drama to unfold in atlanta in over twenty years.
As former ravens great ray lewis enters hall of fame, family in killings still mourns. Ray lewis signs copies of his new book i feel like going on at bookends. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. When i played, crime went lower in baltimore, lewis said friday, according. Ray lewis says he couldnt commit murder in a mink coat ray lewis signs copies of his new book i feel like going on at bookends bookstore on oct. Hes currently working on a movie script for his book. Lewis oakley is a 24 year old writer based in london. Inside tale of ray lewis parkinglot brawl homicide case. In that group were joseph sweeting, 24, and reginald oakley, 31. The countdown to super bowl xlvii is ticking, but this time well talk about a theme that has dominated the sports headlines all season, and specially the past weeks.
Baker, according to testimony at the trial, was responsible for throwing the champagne bottle at oakley. Reginald oakley was asked directly if ray lewis stabbed two people to death over a decade ago by usa today and his reply was this. Oakley was charged in the homicides, but was acquitted. Ray lewis opens up about atlanta killings in new book, i feel like.
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