The next sentencing date has been scheduled for Bradley Thomas Lewis, 28, Brainerd, who was sentenced in 2009 to one year in jail for the beating death of Chad Charles Campbell on Aug. 14, 2008.
Lewis violated his probation in April and he could have faced prison time. Part of Lewis’ 2009 sentence was that if he violates any of the terms of his probation, he could face up to 98 months in prison. Part of Lewis’ original sentence included 15 years of supervised probation.
Lewis appeared in Crow Wing District Court July 2 and Judge Erik Askegaard took the matter under advisement. Now a sentencing date has been set for 1:30 p.m. Aug. 8.
Lewis, who entered a plea of guilty to first-degree manslaughter in 2009 in exchange for the dismissal of charges of second-degree unintentional murder, first-degree assault, second-degree manslaughter and third-degree assault, has had 16 conditions he must follow as part of his probation. According to court records, Lewis violated the conditions of no possession or use of drugs and alcohol and he failed to remain in contact with his probation officer.
According to the criminal complaint filed against Lewis in 2008, witnesses indicated that Campbell “seemed like he did not want to fight and had his hands up in a defensive manner when (Lewis) ran around a group of people, struck Campbell one time on the side of the head knocking him to the ground and rendering him unconscious. At that point, (Lewis) left the scene.”
Campbell died Aug. 19, 2008 in St. Cloud Hospital.
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Add commenta year for beating a guy to
a year for beating a guy to death. pathetic!!!! what's wrong with this system??? obviously the prosecutor/judge was paid under the table !
but then people who beat up a
but then people who beat up a guy really bad, but dont kill him, they have to sit 5 years!
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I agree a year is not long enough to have anyone truly understand the pain the family of chad's has gone through. Chad was an amazing man and loved his two girls with all he had. He was an amazing chef that loved helping people. He had an infectious smile that would light up the room. What this article didn't say was that Chad ended up dying on his youngest daughters 5th birthday. Chad has missed out on birthdays and holidays and amazing happenings. His oldest daughter got married this year and is having a baby boy in a couple months. Chad would have been a grandpa. Chad also has missed out on meeting a nephew and a niece. His niece was born the day before the 3rd anniversary of his death. Chad had so many things going for him that he will never get to experience because 1 person thought he would play tough guy. I wish the court would have seen what not only I saw but it doesn't change things. Chad promised his little sister years ago that he would take her to ozzfest and do many things together once she was old enough. Now that won't happen. I will miss Chad every day of my life and hope that he is looking down on us. Chad was my brother, and even through all his flaws he was still amazing! Bradley, if you read this, please make the best life for your fiancé and that little boy. I don't ever want to hear that you are back in jail or a probation violation again. Chad would tell you if he were here that he hopes that this will change you for good and you make the most of getting another chance.