CINCINNATI – After being extradited from Georgia, 38-year-old Patrick Rosemond made his first court appearance Friday morning in the viral Cincinnati attack, appearing stone-faced as the prosecution said that he was the “main instigator” in the viral beatdown that left at least two victims badly beaten.

Prosecutors in the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court painted a grim picture of Rosemond, who they say is a felon who “assaulted each and every single victim” in the attack, including making a beeline for a victim identified as “HR.” Prosecutors said that Rosemond was the “main instigator” in the July 26 attack in downtown Cincinnati. 

Rosemond punched the defenseless “HR”, knocking her unconscious instantly and sending her crumpling to the pavement as the mob closed in, prosecutors said. Pointing to disturbing footage, prosecutors said that Rosemond was “taunting” and dancing after launching the brutal beatdown.

Prosecutors on Friday would not comment further on the identity of “HR.” One victim was previously identified, however, as Holly, a woman who was severely injured in the attack.

Rosemond’s attorney said that he cooperated fully during his arrest and, as a lifelong Hamilton County resident, he has “significant ties to the community.”

With that, the defense formally requested a $50,000 bond at 10%. Ultimately, the court sided with the prosecution, keeping his bond at $500,000.

Top row, from left to right, Dominique Kittle, DeKyra Vernon, Patrick Rosemond and Jermaine Matthews, and bottom row, from left to right, Aisha Devaughn, Gregory Wright and Montianez Merriweather are facing various charges for their alleged roles in the viral beatdown in Cincinnati on July 26, 2025. (Hamilton County Jail; Fulton County Sheriff’s Office)

Six of the seven suspects in the viral downtown Cincinnati beating case appeared in court this week on new charges.

Montianez Merriweather, 34, facing felonious assault, assault, aggravated rioting, and a federal gun charge, saw his $500,000 bond remain unchanged. DeKyra Vernon, 24, had her bond slashed from $200,000 to $25,000 at 10% after her defense argued the brawl was fueled by alcohol and overblown. 

Aisha Devaughn, 25, also secured a reduction from $300,000 to $25,000 at 10%, with her attorney noting she had no prior felonies. Jermaine Matthews, 39, labeled by prosecutors as a “leader” in the attack, kept his existing bond.

Dominique Kittle, 37, had no change to his bond and remains in custody pending a mental health evaluation, with prosecutors calling him “a grave danger.” Gregory Wright, 32, facing aggravated rioting and robbery charges, is awaiting arraignment.

Fox News Digital’s Julia Bonavita contributed to this report.