In a quiet suburb of Marietta, Georgia, a routine babysitting job turned into a police encounter that would ignite a firestorm of controversy and discussion about race, bias, and community relations in America.
On an ordinary afternoon in 2018, Corey Lewis, a black man known for running a youth mentorship program, was babysitting two white children. The three were simply enjoying a trip to a local Walmart when they caught the attention of a white woman.
Despite the mundane nature of their outing, the woman became suspicious and began following them. Her concern escalated when she saw the children with Lewis outside the store. After repeatedly questioning whether the children were okay, she eventually called the police, expressing a "funny feeling" about the situation.
Within minutes, a police officer arrived on the scene, responding to the woman’s call.
Lewis, who remained calm throughout the interaction, was questioned by the officer. The children’s parents were quickly contacted and confirmed that Lewis was their trusted babysitter.
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