On Monday, June 23, 2025, Kendrick Robinson filed a complaint for writ of prohibition in the Supreme Court of Ohio, challenging the jurisdiction of Judge Angelina Jackson.

The case arises from a criminal trial in which Robinson was indicted in September 2016 on multiple charges, including kidnapping, rape, aggravated menacing and felonious assault. Following a jury trial in July 2017, Robinson was found guilty of two counts of felonious assault but was acquitted of aggravated menacing. The jury deadlocked on the kidnapping and rape charges, leading to a mistrial.

Robinson was subsequently sentenced to a total of 26 years for the felonious assault convictions, which included a repeat violent offender specification. His first appeal was dismissed due to the lack of a final appealable order, as the kidnapping and rape charges remained unresolved.

In his recent filing, Robinson seeks to have the remaining charges dismissed with prejudice, citing prosecutorial delays and claiming that the trial court has no jurisdiction to proceed further. He argues that the state had the opportunity to locate the victim, who was previously unavailable, yet failed to do so for several years. Robinson asserts that this delay infringes upon his right to a speedy trial.

Judge Angelina Jackson, serving in the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, is at the center of this proceeding. In previous decisions, she denied Robinson’s motions for a final appealable order and to dismiss the charges, stating that her court lacked the authority to alter how the charges were dismissed. Jackson’s rulings have been consistent with Ohio law, which holds that a dismissal without prejudice does not constitute a final appealable order.

The Second District Court of Appeals has previously affirmed Jackson’s decisions, indicating that Robinson’s attempts to challenge the dismissal of the charges are barred by res judicata. The appellate court noted that since the dismissal occurred years ago, any motions to reconsider or modify are not permissible under existing legal standards.

Robinson’s ongoing legal battles highlight the challenges faced by defendants seeking to navigate the intricacies of the Ohio judicial system.

As the case unfolds, the Supreme Court of Ohio will review Robinson’s complaint and determine whether to grant the writ of prohibition against Judge Jackson.

A copy of the original filing can be found here.