Cincinnati mayor missing during viral assault crisis as GOP senator slams absence, sets deadline for action
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Portrait of Cincinnati City Council Member Victoria Parks. (Victoria Parks via Facebook)

Parks did not respond to multiple requests from Fox News Digital for comment on the post.

Another city official taking criticism for her handling of the incident is Cincinnati Chief of Police Teresa Theetge, who has blamed social media and mainstream media for not showing the entire story.

Her department has also been fairly silent on its investigation into the beatdown that occurred.

Despite Theetge announcing that five people had been charged for their involvement in the attack, it was not until Tuesday that three individuals were arrested.

One of those individuals, Montianez Merriweather, had recently been released from police custody after posting $400 cash bail for serious crimes.

On Wednesday, a local judge set Merriweather’s bond at $500,000, as he faces crimes of felonious assault, aggravated riot and assault.

Dekyra Vernon was charged with the same crimes, and Jermaine Matthews was charged with aggravated riot and assault.

Cincinnati Police Lieutenant Jonathan Cunningham confirmed to Fox News Digital on Wednesday night that two additional arrests are expected. He added that as the case moves forward, more arrests “are likely to come.”

However, because this is an active investigation, Cunningham would not release any additional information.

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