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Six individuals linked to the viral beating in downtown Cincinnati have been indicted by a grand jury and are now facing additional charges.
The suspects, identified as Patrick Rosemond, Jermaine Matthews, Montianez Merriweather, DeKyra Vernon, Dominique Kittle, and Aisha Devaughn, have each been charged with multiple counts of felonious assault, assault, and aggravated rioting, according to the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office.
“The actions captured in the video do not reflect the true spirit of Cincinnati,” stated Hamilton County Prosecutor Connie Pillich. “These charges are a step towards holding those responsible for the attack accountable.”
(L-R) Jermaine Matthews, Dominique Kittle, DeKyra Vernon, Montianez Merriweather, Patrick Rosemond and Aisha Devaughn are facing various charges for their alleged roles in the viral beatdown in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 26, 2025. (Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office; Fulton County Sheriff’s Office; Jay Black)
These developments come almost two weeks after a bystander’s video of the violent incident at Fourth and Elm streets circulated online, causing widespread outrage and prompting local officials to address the situation that unfolded in the early hours of July 26.
Footage obtained by Fox News Digital shows a man hurling racial slurs at a group before being brutally attacked and repeatedly kicked.
Footage of the viral Cincinnati brawl shows individuals yelling racial slurs as the violence unfolds. (Jay Black)
An eyewitness, Jay Black, described the chaotic scene and mentioned that despite the violence, many people tried to intervene and stop the fight.
The incident sparked a national outcry as questions arose about the lack of police presence in the area, with reports indicating only 11 officers were on duty downtown that night.
In a press conference, Cincinnati Police Chief Theresa Theetge expressed disappointment that only one person called 911 out of the approximately 100 individuals present during the altercation.
One of the victims, identified as Holly, suffered severe injuries while attempting to break up the fight and was left unconscious.
Holly, a victim in the viral July 26 Cincinnati brawl, poses for a photo. The single mother sustained life-altering injuries after trying to break up a brutal beatdown that left six people injured and ended in six arrests. (Julia Bonavita/Fox News Digital)
Holly shared the challenges she now faces due to the incident, including brain damage and a severe concussion.
Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval condemned the violence and assured the community that those responsible would be held accountable.
Cincinnati mayoral candidate Cory Bowman speaks at a town hall event in Cincinnati, Ohio on Monday, August 4, 2025. (Julia Bonavita/Fox News Digital)
However, the mayor faced criticism for the city’s law enforcement management, with challenger Cory Bowman questioning the bail policies that allow violent offenders to be released back into the community.
Council Member Anna Albi emphasized the city’s commitment to public safety and support for law enforcement.
If convicted, the suspects could face up to 29.5 years in prison.
Contributions to this report were made by Peter D’Abrosca from Fox News Digital.
