Cincinnati brawl's 'main instigator' is hauled into court for 'knocking woman unconscious' before DANCING and taunting victims
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The suspected ‘main instigator’ in the viral Cincinnati brawl has made his first appearance in court after allegedly knocking a woman unconscious.

Patrick Rosemond, 38, was extradited from Georgia to southern Ohio to face a judge over his alleged involved in the brutal July 26 attack that left six people injured.

Prosecutors claim Rosemond, a convicted felon, ‘assaulted each and every single victim’ in the beatdown, Fox News reports.

He allegedly punched a woman, identified by the court only as HR, unconscious and ‘almost caused her death’, Hamilton County Common Pleas Court heard.

Rosemond’s smackdown sent the woman crumpling to the ground as the mob of assailants closed in, the prosecutions has claimed.

He was then allegedly seen dancing and ‘taunting’ his victims after the assault.

Rosemond has been charged with three counts of felonious assault, three charges of assault and two charges of aggravated rioting. He pleaded not guilty to all of the charges and was permitted release on a $500,000 bond.

Six other suspects have been charged in the horrific attack. 

Patrick Rosemond, 38, was extradited from Georgia to appear before the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court on Friday (pictured)

Patrick Rosemond, 38, was extradited from Georgia to appear before the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court on Friday (pictured)

A woman involved in the brawl, known only as Holly, is seen here on the ground following the horrific attack

A woman involved in the brawl, known only as Holly, is seen here on the ground following the horrific attack

Prosecutors told the court Friday that Rosemond is ‘responsible for the majority of [HR’s] injuries’.

‘He assaulted each and every single victim in a brutal to vicious fashion,’ the prosecutor said, alleging that he knocked the woman identified as HR out.  

‘Her head hit the pavement, she was completely knocked unconscious before she even hit the ground. It is clearly captured on video.’

The state did not confirm if HR was the female victim previously identified as Holly who alleged the mob of attackers swarmed her ‘like a pack of wolves’. 

Horror images of Holly’s injuries show her with black eyes and a swollen, bruised face.

In shocking footage of the fight, a man in a white t-shirt was shoved to the ground and beaten by two men as other members of the crowd jeered and joined in.

The gang beat the man for nearly a minute as he lay in the middle of the street, seemingly stepping on his head multiple times. 

When the barrage of attacks temporarily stopped, he was seen attempting to stand – but immediately fell over in apparent disorientation. 

Patrick Rosemond, 38, enters Hamilton County Common Pleas Courtroom for his arraignment on Friday. He pleaded not guilty to all charges

Patrick Rosemond, 38, enters Hamilton County Common Pleas Courtroom for his arraignment on Friday. He pleaded not guilty to all charges

Both sides of Holly's face were extremely bruised following the assault, with her right eye a dark shade of purple and almost closed over due to the swelling

Both sides of Holly’s face were extremely bruised following the assault, with her right eye a dark shade of purple and almost closed over due to the swelling

A new angle of what happened prior to the brawl shows an unidentified black man being slapped by the unknown white man

A new angle of what happened prior to the brawl shows an unidentified black man being slapped by the unknown white man

Holly rushed to his aid, but was attacked by the crowd, suffering two blows to the face. 

The impact caused her to fall, with her head slamming onto the pavement. Blood spewed from her mouth.

She said that police ‘acted nonchalant’ when they arrived at the scene and did not call for backup or an ambulance.

Holly defended her actions that night, noting that she was the only person who decided to jump in to help the man because it was ‘the right thing to do.’ 

The prosecution also highlighted Rosemond’s lengthy criminal record during Friday’s hearing, pointing out how he has 10 misdemeanor and three felony convictions.

It was also suggested that his recent trip to Georgia, during which he was arrested, was an attempt to flee – a claim disputed by the defense.

Rosemond’s attorney claimed he was visiting a friend and noted that he fully cooperated during his arrest. 

The defense requested his bond be set at $50,000 at 10 percent, but the court ruled with the prosecution’s request of $500,000.

Patrick Rosemond has been charged with three counts of felonious assault, three charges of assault and two charges of aggravated rioting

Patrick Rosemond has been charged with three counts of felonious assault, three charges of assault and two charges of aggravated rioting

Gregory Wright, 32, was arrested earlier this week and charged with alleged aggravated riot and aggravated robbery. He pleaded not guilty during his arraignment on Tuesday and his bond was set at $100,000

Aisha Devaughn

Patrick Rosemond, 38, left, was arrested earlier this week and charged with alleged aggravated riot and aggravated robbery. Aisha Devaughn, right, allegedly hit one of the victims, prosecutors said

Dekyra Vernon, 24

Montianez Merriweather, 34

Dekyra Vernon, left, and Montianez Merriweather, right, were also taken into custody in connection with the melee

Dominique Kittle, DeKyra Vernon, Jermaine Matthews, Aisha Devaughn, Gregory Wright and Montianez Merriweather were also arrested in connection with the brawl.

They are facing various charges, including aggravated riot and felonious assault. If convicted they could face up to 30 years in prison.

Each defendant has pleaded not guilty to their respective charges. 

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