The man accused of stabbing a pizza delivery driver to death pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and robbery.
Antonio Lewis faced a judge in a Fayette County courtroom Tuesday afternoon. He’s accused in the stabbing death of Salahuddin Jitmoud. Jitmoud was delivering a pizza when he was attacked and left in a breezeway. Lewis has maintained his innocence since his arrest on Monday evening. The judge entered an automatic not guilty plea to the charges on Lewis’ behalf.
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The judge did not give Lewis bond. He will be appointed a public defender.
Lewis’ family was in court and they told LEX 18’s Josh Breslow that they believe that Lewis is innocent. Lewis is a resident at the apartment complex where the murder took place. Neighbors described Lewis as a quiet individual.
Lewis does have a previous criminal record.
He will be in court again on Thursday May 7.
