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Cincinnati Man Charged in West End Hammer Attack Held on $500,000 Bond

Prosecutors say a hammer was used after the victim’s livestream drew police to the West End apartment.

Overview

  • Anthony Jackson, 39, was arraigned on a felonious assault charge and pleaded not guilty.
  • The victim, identified by family as Keyala Johnson, was hospitalized with severe facial injuries.
  • Johnson broadcast the assault on Facebook Live, and viewers called police with details.
  • Prosecutors confirmed a hammer as the weapon, and the attack was reported to have lasted about 20 minutes.
  • Police previously noted a second person had minor injuries, and investigators recovered a gun without confirming its role.