Self defense or murder? Cleveland Heights woman charged after she says husband attacked her

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A Cleveland Heights woman who fatally shot her husband is making a case of self-defense.

On Monday, Randi Smith, 47, pleaded not guilty to murder and felonious assault charges after prosecutors said she fatally shot Franklin Smith, 45, on May 30.

Arraignment Judge Carl Mazzone gave her a $350,000 bond, which she posted shortly after. Prosecutors had asked for a $500,000 bond…

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