Prosecutors say Angela Smith, 43, pleaded no contest to allegations including starving and abusing a child.
The abuse reportedly happened between 2020 and 2024.
“No child should ever have to endure what this young boy went through. Protecting children requires all of us, neighbors, educators, and institutions, to stay alert and act. I want to thank Summit County Children Services, the Akron Children’s Hospital staff, and the Akron Police Department for their dedicated work in ensuring this child’s safety and bringing Angela Smith to justice.”
Summit Co. Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich
Prosecutors say her co-defendant, Jason Smith, 48, is facing the same charges.
His trial is set for July 29.
Akron woman convicted of starving, abusing child
"Protecting children requires all of us, neighbors, educators, and institutions, to stay alert and act."
