The Cincinnati police union slammed a criminal case being brought against a victim in last month’s viral beatdown over the man’s alleged role in the violence. 

A 45-year-old White man was arrested earlier this week in connection to the assault in the city’s downtown area, the Cincinnati Police Department confirmed to Fox News Digital. 

Authorities have not named the suspect, who police said was a victim in the attack and therefore is protected under Marsy’s Law, which prevents officials from releasing his identity. 

Gregory Wright, 32, is accused of targeting a man who had been knocked down during the assault and taking a chain off a victim’s neck. He is charged with aggravated rioting and aggravated robbery. Aug. 12, 2025, Cincinnati, Ohio. (David Ferrara/USA Today Network Via Imagn Images)

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. 

Last week, authorities also announced the arrest of 32-year-old Gregory Wright. Wright was arraigned on alleged aggravated riot and aggravated robbery charges on Thursday morning, where he appeared virtually in the Hamilton County Jail. 

According to court documents, Wright, who is a convicted heroin trafficker with a lengthy criminal record, “did by force rip the necklace off the victim while he was being assaulted by four or more co-defendants, attempting to cause serious physical harm.” 

On Thursday, an Ohio judge lowered Wright’s bond from $100,000 to $50,000, but he is only required to pay 10% – or $5,000 – to be released. 

Wright’s attorney did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.