Man charged after being beaten by group in viral Cincinnati street brawl
The article reports on a recent advancement in a viral street brawl that took place in Cincinnati. A 45-year-old man who was beaten by a group during the incident has now been charged with disorderly conduct, making him the eighth person facing charges related to the fight. Despite being a victim, his identity is protected under Marsy’s Law. The Cincinnati police described the altercation as initially verbal before escalating into physical violence, which was widely shared on social media.
Seven other individuals have also been charged-six with assault and one with robbery. Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval emphasized the commitment to holding everyone involved in the violence accountable.However, the Cincinnati Fraternal Order of Police President, Ken Kober, criticized the decision to charge the beaten man, stating it undermines the justice system and uses police as political tools.
The Cincinnati NAACP also raised concerns about the fairness of the charges, highlighting that disorderly conduct is a common charge in street fights and that several defendants face more serious charges. The group’s president encouraged community members to participate in the judicial process by voting to influence jury pools.
Man charged after being beaten by group in viral Cincinnati street brawl
The man who was beaten by a group of people in Cincinnati last month is the eighth person to face charges in connection with the incident that went viral on social media.
Cincinnati police said the 45-year-old man, whom they did not name, was ordered to appear in court later this month. Because he was a victim in the brawl, police said Marsy’s Law prevented the department from releasing his identity.
He is charged with disorderly conduct, which is a fourth-degree misdemeanor in Ohio.
“We have been clear about the fact that anyone involved in perpetrating violence should be held accountable,” Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval said Tuesday. “This is another step toward achieving that, and I want to thank CPD and the prosecutors for their hard work as this process continues.”
Cincinnati police said the fight began as a verbal altercation but quickly turned physical. Videos of the fight have gone viral on social media.
Seven other people have been charged for their alleged roles in the fight. Six were charged with assault and one with robbery.
Cincinnati Fraternal Order of Police President Ken Kober, however, has expressed displeasure with the charge the man is facing.
“The city administration is eroding the very fabric of the justice system with orders to prosecute those without probable cause,” Kober said in a statement, according to local outlet WLWT. “Cops are being used as political pawns. It’s disgusting.”
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The Cincinnati NAACP also expressed dissatisfaction with the charge. The group’s president, David Whitehead, said members “still question the fairness in charging based on the information we have seen and the conversations we have had.”
“Street altercations typically result in disorderly conduct charges and there are at least five defendants being charged beyond that,” Whitehead said. “We look forward to learning more about the cases and receiving the findings of the final investigation. In the meantime, we encourage everyone who believes in a fair judicial system to register to vote, because that’s how jury pools are determined.”
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