Trial underway for 1 of 6 suspects accused in murder, torture of East Cleveland woman

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The jury trial is underway for one of six suspects charged in connection with the kidnapping, torture, and murder of Alishah Pointer, 22, in 2021.

Anthony Bryant’s trial began on Oct. 20 in front of Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Judge Mollie Ann Murphy.

Bryant, 22, was indicted on the charges of aggravated murder, kidnapping, conspiracy and felonious assault.

Earlier this month, Brittany Smith pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated murder and one count of conspiracy to commit kidnapping…

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