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JEREMY'S EXPERIENCE
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Blinded by Violence: Securing Justice Without Witnesses
Jeremy was assigned a devastating case in which an Erie man was shot point-blank in the head outside a bar by an assailant who had crept...


Shutting Down a Serial Pharmacy Robber
Jeremy prosecuted a high-stakes case against a serial robber who terrorized Erie pharmacies, repeatedly holding them up at gunpoint....


Ambushed at Gunpoint: Prosecuting a Parolee’s Violent Crime
A state parolee, already out on multiple robbery charges, hid in the backseat of a car and ambushed the driver at gunpoint. When the...


Bringing Justice to Erie County’s Most Violent Crime Spree
Jeremy served as the lead prosecutor in Erie County’s most violent crime spree of the 21st century. Over the course of just a few days,...


Gang Violence Stopped: Justice for a Bystander and a Community
Jeremy prosecuted a group of teenage gang members who hunted down a rival over the course of three days. The group of four first...


Holding a Domestic Abuser Accountable: Justice for a Brave Teen
Jeremy worked with a brave teenage girl who had been shot multiple times while hiding under her bed, the victim of an ex-boyfriend who...


Justice for Endangered Children: Uncovering the Truth Behind a Tragic Loss
Jeremy handled a troubling case involving the death of a four-month-old infant. While the cause of death was ultimately ruled as SIDS,...


Broad Day’s Reckoning: Justice for a Birthday Party Shooting
Jeremy successfully prosecuted a teenager known by the nickname ‘Broad Day’—a reference to his willingness to open fire in broad...


Road Rage Turned Violent: Justice Served
Jeremy prosecuted a shocking road rage incident that occurred just off I-79 following a fender bender. When the innocent victim attempted...


Justice for a Botched Robbery Homicide
Jeremy prosecuted a complex homicide case that stemmed from a botched robbery. The victim was tragically killed while answering his back...


Securing Justice: Convictions in a Gruesome Gang Assault Case
Jeremy prosecuted a harrowing gang case involving an attempted murder and near decapitation of a fellow gang member. Despite being left...


Accountability for Violence: Teen Sentenced for Mall Assault and Court Shooting
Jeremy collaborated with local law enforcement to hold a teen accountable for a series of violent acts, including a shocking assault at...


Bringing Justice: Prosecuting a Violent Robbery Crew Turned Murderous
In one of the most challenging cases of his career, Jeremy prosecuted a violent crew of robbers who escalated to murder. Over the summer...


Teen Survivor of Domestic Shooting Sees Justice with Prosecutor Jeremy Lightner
Jeremy worked with a courageous teenage girl who survived a harrowing attack when her ex-boyfriend broke into her home and shot her...


Teen Shooter Convicted for Birthday Party Attack, Receives Enhanced Sentence
Jeremy successfully prosecuted a teenager known by the nickname 'Broad Day,' reflecting his audacity to commit shootings in broad...


Gang Leader Sentenced to 56 Years in Brutal Attack Case
Jeremy prosecuted a harrowing gang case where members attempted to kill and decapitate a fellow gang member. The victim miraculously...


Chief Deputy DA Jeremy Lightner Prosecutes Fraud in Erie Jeep Raffle Case
An Erie man accused of organizing a Jeep raffle in 2021 but failing to award the promised prize—and fabricating a fake winner to conceal...


Chief Deputy District Attorney Jeremy Lightner Helps Secure 18-36 Year Sentence in Erie Attempted Homicide Case
On September 24, 2024, Michael Weber, 45, of Erie, was sentenced by the Honorable Judge John J. Mead to 18 to 36 years in state prison...


Erie 7-Year-Old's Killer Gets 60 Years to Life, Requested Longer Sentence
Jeremy served as the lead prosecutor in a challenging case involving a tragic teenage gang feud that claimed the life of an innocent...
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