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State of Ohio v. Hakeem-Ali Shomo, Anthony Bryant, and Brittany Smith

Date: 01-23-2026

Case Number:

Judge: Not Available

Court: Court of Common Pleas, Cuyahoga County, Ohio

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

Defendant's Attorney:

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Description:
Cleveland, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with first-degree murder.

Hakeem-Ali Shomo, 34, Anthony Bryant, age 22, and Brittany Smith, age 36, Destiny Henderson, Nathaniel Poke, and Portria Williams, tortured and killed 21-year-old Alishah Pointer in East Cleveland.
Outcome:
Hakeem-Ali Shomo,t was found guilty and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Anthony Bryant, 22, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Brittany Smith, 36, was sentenced to life in prison with the first eligibility for parole after 41 to 45 years.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of State of Ohio v. Hakeem-Ali Shomo, Anthony Bryant, and Br...?

The outcome was: Hakeem-Ali Shomo,t was found guilty and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Anthony Bryant, 22, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Brittany Smith, 36, was sentenced to life in prison with the first eligibility for parole after 41 to 45 years.

Which court heard State of Ohio v. Hakeem-Ali Shomo, Anthony Bryant, and Br...?

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

Who were the attorneys in State of Ohio v. Hakeem-Ali Shomo, Anthony Bryant, and Br...?

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

When was State of Ohio v. Hakeem-Ali Shomo, Anthony Bryant, and Br... decided?

This case was decided on January 23, 2026.