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State of Ohio v. Andrew Hoskinson

Date: 10-31-2025

Case Number:

Judge: Not Available

Court: Court of Common Pleas, Licking County, Ohio

Plaintiff's Attorney: Licking County, Ohio Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Defendant's Attorney:



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Description:
Newark, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with aggravated murder, two counts of murder, one count of felonious assault and one count of strangulation.



Andrew Hoskinson was accused =f beating and strangling 21-year-old Tala Smith near the Manning Street Bridge in Newark in March 2024.



Hoskinson spoke briefly, asking for forgiveness from Smith's family.



"I'm so sorry that this has happened. If I could change things, I would,” Hoskinson said. "I will continue to try to do better and be better for everyone.”



Outcome:
Hoskinson pleaded guilty to one of the murder counts and the state dismissed the rest of the charges.Hoskinson was sentenced to 15 year to life.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of State of Ohio v. Andrew Hoskinson?

The outcome was: Hoskinson pleaded guilty to one of the murder counts and the state dismissed the rest of the charges.Hoskinson was sentenced to 15 year to life.

Which court heard State of Ohio v. Andrew Hoskinson?

This case was heard in Court of Common Pleas, Licking County, Ohio, OH. The presiding judge was Not Available.

Who were the attorneys in State of Ohio v. Andrew Hoskinson?

Plaintiff's attorney: Licking County, Ohio Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Newark Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.

When was State of Ohio v. Andrew Hoskinson decided?

This case was decided on October 31, 2025.