Sweetheart Plea Deal Offered To Serial Poisoner In Bizarre Bleach Case

David Lohr, a man responsible for contaminating groceries across California and Arizona, received a surprisingly light sentence in 2021 after federal prosecutor Will Rollins secured a plea deal on his behalf. Despite facing up to 60 years for tampering with consumer products, Lohr was sentenced to just over four years, leaving many questioning Rollins’s judgment.

Lohr’s crime spree began in 2018, when he poured bleach on various food items at multiple stores, endangering shoppers. His actions included pouring bleach on ice and shrimp at grocery chains, creating dangerous conditions for unsuspecting customers. Though arrested in early 2019, Lohr’s pattern of criminal behavior stretched back even further, including an incident in 2016.

When the case went to trial, Rollins, a Democrat who later ran for Congress, played a pivotal role in reducing Lohr’s sentence. Rollins’s decision to dismiss several charges and recommend a lower sentence has led to questions about his commitment to public safety. This lenient approach contrasts sharply with Rollins’s campaign rhetoric of being tough on crime.

While Rollins has publicly promoted his work prosecuting criminals, his handling of this case paints a different picture. Many are now questioning whether his actions in securing a lighter sentence for Lohr truly reflect the best interests of the public.