Man Gets 50 Years in Prison

May 5, 2026, 12:37
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Introduction

Jaquarius Lewis is 27 years old. A judge gave him 50 years in prison for killing a man. Now, he has a new problem with his lawyer.

Main Body

In 2024, two men shot Quincy Johnson in Houston. The police saw videos and found Jaquarius Lewis. Lewis said he did the crime. The judge sent him to prison for 50 years. On March 28, Lewis hit his lawyer, John Petruzzi. He hit the lawyer in the face. Mr. Petruzzi fell and slept for a short time. He is okay now. Mr. Petruzzi is a lawyer for 46 years. He never had this happen before. Now, the police say Lewis hurt an old man.

Conclusion

Jaquarius Lewis is going to a big prison. He must also answer for hitting his lawyer.

Learning

πŸ•’ The "Past Action" Pattern

Look at how we talk about things that already happened in this story. We just add -ed to the end of the action word.

  • Find β†’\rightarrow Found
  • Hit β†’\rightarrow Hit (This one stays the same!)
  • Happen β†’\rightarrow Happened

πŸ“¦ Small Words, Big Meanings

For is used here to talk about time:

  • 50 years β†’\rightarrow for 50 years
  • 46 years β†’\rightarrow for 46 years

πŸ’‘ Quick Tip: People and Titles

When we talk about a man in a professional way, we use Mr.

  • John Petruzzi β†’\rightarrow Mr. Petruzzi

Vocabulary Learning

judge (n.)
a person who decides cases in court
Example:The judge listened to both sides before giving a verdict.
prison (n.)
a place where people are kept as punishment
Example:He was sent to prison after the trial.
lawyer (n.)
a professional who gives legal advice and represents people
Example:The lawyer explained the law to his client.
hit (v.)
to strike someone or something
Example:He hit the ball with a strong swing.
face (n.)
the front part of the head, with eyes, nose, and mouth
Example:She looked at his face and saw his expression.
crime (n.)
an illegal act that is punishable by law
Example:The police investigated the crime scene.
police (n.)
people who enforce laws and keep order
Example:The police arrived quickly after the incident.
years (n.)
units of time, each consisting of 12 months
Example:She has been studying for many years.