Charges dropped against Hemet man accused of trying to abduct girls

MURRIETA (Wire Service) - Felony charges against a Hemet man accused of trying to abduct three girls in separate roadside encounters were dismissed today at July 6 at the request of prosecutors.

"New evidence came about, and we took a fresh look at the case," Riverside County District Attorney's Office spokesman John Hall said regarding Kareem Amil Lewis. "After doing so, we did not believe we could prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt to a jury."

Lewis' trial was slated to get under way today. Instead, Deputy District Attorney Ed Jensen asked Superior Court Judge Michael Rushton to dis...