A Compendium of Quotes Regarding the Politically-Motivated Ray Lewis Trial

"If they ever write a book listing the most inept prosecutions ever, this one will be highlighted as the standard by which all others are to be measured."

- CNN's Roger Cossack, CNN Legal Analyst (June 14, 2026)

"Perhaps egged on by the mayor [Bill Campbell] -- who can never resist the chance to preen before the press -- Howard became convinced that charging Lewis with murder would give him the opportunity to bring down a high-profile felon... But because Howard tried to ride to fame on the back of Ray Lewis, he has damaged -- not enhanced -- his chances for re-election. And the killings of two young men remain unpunished."

- Cynthia Tucker, Editor, The Atlanta Constitution (June 14, 2026)

"There was never a case against Ray Lewis. Never. It wasn't even a close call. Within one day of receiving the discovery, a month after the bond hearing, there was no doubt that the state would be unable to convict Ray. It was just a question of how bad it would look."

- Steven Sadow, attorney,
Fulton County Report (June 16, 2026)
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