Quinton Nixon

Quinton Nixon banner Quinton Nixon faces murder and other charges in the shooting death of Toni Westover, a medical assistant. Nixon is a pro se defendant, meaning he’s acting as his own attorney. It's also a bench trial, so a judge will decide his fate.

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OH v. Quinton Nixon: Medical Assistant Murder Trial

Quinton Nixon is accused of murdering Toni Westover. Nixon is a pro se defendant and it is a bench trial, so a judge will decide... More

October 10, 2024

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Quinton Nixon Gives a Detailed Testimony in His Defense

Quinton Nixon provides a detailed account of the events leading up to and on the day of Toni Westover's murder. More

October 9, 2024

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Pro Se Defendant, Quinton Nixon Questions Responding Officer

Quinton Nixon questions responding officer, Detective Danny D’Annunzio of the Akron PD about the crime scene in the murder of Toni Westover. More

October 9, 2024

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Responding Officer Testifies in Medical Assistant Murder Trial

During the murder trial against Quinton Nixon, Sergeant Kyle Farr testifies about what he found at the crime scene involving the victim, Toni Westover. More

October 3, 2024

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Quinton Nixon Opening: ‘I’m Not a Monster…This Was Self-Defense’

Pro se defendant Quinton Nixon delivers his opening statement. He said he'd prove beyond a reasonable doubt that his actions were justified. More

October 1, 2024

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Prosecution Opening: ‘These Acts Were Not Committed in Self-Defense’

Prosecutor Felicia Easter delivers State open in OH v. Quinton Nixon. Nixon, who's defending himself, is accused of murdering Toni Westover. More

October 1, 2024

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Quinton Nixon: ‘Several of My Rights Have Been Violated’

Quinton Nixon asks judge to dismiss case based on vindictive prosecution; asks to dismiss felony charges, and presents a motion to continue. More

October 1, 2024

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Ohio Man Accused in Woman’s Murder is Pro Se Defendant in Bench Trial

Quinton Nixon is accused of murdering Toni Westover. Nixon is representing himself. It's a bench trial, so a judge will decide his fate. More

September 30, 2024