Craig Lewis HISA Violations
Trainer Craig Lewis violated rules of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2020 (HISA) in June 2026 after a horse he trained tested positive for a controlled substance. This occurred following his acquittal on murder and arson charges on November 7, 2024, in South Carolina. As of April 21, 2026, Lewis had his ankle monitor removed and was released from bond, with his defense attorney filing a motion to expunge related arrest warrants and records. A jury found Lewis not guilty of murdering his wife, Terry Lewis, and not guilty of arson, concluding a trial that began with jury selection on November 4, 2024, in Colleton County.
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June 2026 — 1 developments
Trainer Craig Lewis Violated HISA Rules After Horse Tested Positive For Substance
Trainer Craig Lewis violated rules of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2020 (HISA) in June 2026. This occurred after a horse he trained tested positive for a controlled substance. This is in contrast to his November 7, 2024 acquittal on murder and arson charges.
April 2026 — 1 developments
Craig Lewis Released After Acquittal, Seeks Expungement of Arrest Records
Following his acquittal on murder and arson charges, Craig Lewis had his ankle monitor removed and was released from his bond. His defense attorney has filed a motion to have all arrest warrants and records related to the indictments expunged.
November 2024 — 5 developments
South Carolina jury acquits Craig Anthony Lewis of murder and arson charges
A jury in South Carolina has found Craig Anthony Lewis not guilty of murdering his wife, Terry Lewis, and not guilty of arson. The verdict concluded a trial that lasted several days, with jury deliberations taking less than two hours.
Prosecution and defense make closing arguments, jury deliberates
Closing arguments were made by both the prosecution and defense, followed by jury deliberations.
Prosecution rests case, defense presents witnesses on second day of trial
The prosecution rested its case, and the defense presented its witnesses on the second day of the trial.
Prosecution and Defense Deliver Opening Statements in Trial
Opening statements were delivered in the trial, with the prosecution outlining their case and the defense presenting its arguments.
Jury selection begins for Craig Lewis murder and arson trial in Colleton County
Jury selection began for the murder and arson trial of Craig Lewis in Colleton County, South Carolina.
March 2020 — 1 developments
Grand jury indicts Craig Lewis on murder charge in Terry Lewis homicide
Following Terry Lewis's death being ruled a homicide, a grand jury indicted Craig Lewis on a murder charge.
November 2019 — 1 developments
Terry Lewis Dies Ten Months After Incident Due to Pneumonia and Burn Complications
Terry Lewis died from pneumonia with complications from her burns, ten months after the initial incident.
January 2019 — 3 developments
Craig Lewis Charged with Arson, Attempted Murder, Sexual Assault, and Resisting Arrest
Craig Lewis was initially charged with first-degree arson, domestic violence, attempted murder, sexual assault, and resisting arrest following the incident.
Craig Lewis sets Terry Lewis on fire after she threatens to leave him
Terry Lewis was set on fire, sustaining third-degree burns over 38% of her body, after reportedly telling Craig Lewis she intended to leave him.
Craig Lewis allegedly assaulted wife Terry Lewis for two days in Walterboro
Craig Lewis allegedly began a two-day assault on his wife, Terry Lewis, at their home in Walterboro, South Carolina.