US EditionCincinnati officials discuss city crime and widespread response to video of violent fight
DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI, OHIO, AUG 2 – Six suspects face felonious assault and aggravated riot charges after a coordinated downtown fight that injured six people, with the FBI investigating potential civil rights violations.
- On Thursday, one of the five suspects appeared in court on new charges related to the downtown Cincinnati brawl, which police say involved felonious assault and aggravated rioting.
- Police say the fight began with a verbal altercation on Saturday at West Fourth and Elm streets before escalating into violence.
- Listing victims and charges, police said six people have been identified and charged; all six suspects face felonious assault and aggravated rioting.
- Pursuing further arrests, Theetge said Monday that two remaining suspects are still at large.
- Monday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation opened an investigation into the mob attack and is examining potential civil rights violations.
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Cincinnati officials discuss city crime and widespread response to video of violent fight
Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval and other city leaders are deploring a brawl that injured six people but also are criticizing how a viral video of the fight has portrayed the city.
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