Cincinnati viral beating suspects face new charges in grand jury indictment
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The six individuals arrested in connection with the viral beating in downtown Cincinnati have been indicted by a grand jury and are facing additional charges.

Patrick Rosemond, 38, Jermaine Matthews, 39, Montianez Merriweather, 34, DeKyra Vernon, 24, Dominique Kittle, 37, and Aisha Devaughn, 25, are each charged with three counts of alleged felonious assault, three charges of assault and two charges of aggravated rioting, the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed to Fox News Digital. 

“What I saw on video is not the Cincinnati I know and love,” Hamilton County Prosecutor Connie Pillich said. “These charges hold those involved in the attack accountable.”

Cincinnati mayoral candidate Cory Bowman speaks at a town hall event

Cincinnati mayoral candidate Cory Bowman speaks at a town hall event in Cincinnati, Ohio on Monday, August 4, 2025.  (Julia Bonavita/Fox News Digital)

“There are things from City Hall that are showing that the police are not supported the way they need to,” Bowman told Fox News Digital. “They are unable to do their jobs because they’ve been told time and time again that they have to use restraint in certain things instead of enforcing the law. They’re told to dial back, and then what happens is that we have prosecutors and judges that have a catch-and-release system.” 

In a previous statement, Council Member Anna Albi also condemned the brutal beating, while vowing to support the community’s police force. 

“Under no circumstances is it ever acceptable to condone such awful violence,” Albi said. “Our greatest responsibility as elected officials and city leaders is to ensure the safety of our community. That is why this City Council continues to invest in supporting and growing our police force while simultaneously investing in social services to foster safe and healthy communities.”

If convicted, the suspects face the possibility of 29.5 years in prison. 

Fox News Digital’s Peter D’Abrosca contributed to this report. 

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