Lewis, represented by deputy public defender Jennifer Berry, was offered a plea deal by city attorney Chad Salzman that would require 36 months of probation, 60 days in city jail, completion of a yearlong domestic violence class, a protective order with the alleged victim and a 10-year ban on firearm use. Lewis maintained his plea of not guilty. Jury selection will begin Monday afternoon.
Lewis, a five-star recruit out of Los Angeles' Hawkins High, caught four passes for 39 yards as a true freshman. He received praise from USC coaches in the fall and was supposed to make a bigger impact this season.