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New details of downtown Cincinnati fight discussed in court, bond lowered for some charged
Two people facing charges for a violent downtown fight on July 26 now have a lower bond after going before Judge Alan Triggs Thursday morning.
Suspects in downtown Cincinnati brawl that went viral to appear in court. See updates
So far, seven people have been charged in July 26 incident that caught national attention after videos of the brawl went viral.
Cincinnati Man Indicted on Federal Firearm Charge After Downtown Brawl
Montanez Merriweather faces a federal firearm charge along with local charges, following a downtown Cincinnati brawl.
Suspect charged in downtown Cincinnati brawl also facing federal gun charge
One of the suspects charged in connection to a downtown Cincinnati brawl that went viral across the country is now facing a federal gun charge.
'Going to be charged': New video captures teens fighting in downtown Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A video circulating on social media has sparked concerns about juvenile curfew enforcement in Cincinnati after it appeared to show a group of teens or young adults involved in a fight at The Banks over the weekend.
Six indicted in viral Downtown Cincinnati brawl
Six people were indicted by a grand jury Friday in connection with a series of fights that raised concerns about safety in Cincinnati.
LIVE: Six suspects charged in viral downtown Cincinnati brawl due in court Thursday morning
Six of the seven people charged in a brawl in downtown Cincinnati that made national headlines are due back in court Thursday.One of the suspects is facing new charges.Sign up for our NewslettersThe six suspects will be arraigned on charges of aggravated riot and felonious assault.
Leaders wonder why there aren't more charges from downtown Cincinnati brawl
Some people are demanding charges against the man who may have started the Downtown melee, reduced charges against those who have been indicted, or an explanation.
Cincinnati viral beating suspect hit with federal gun charge
Federal grand jury indicts Cincinnati beating suspect for illegal firearm possession after July incident left mother with brain damage and injured five others
Man accused of role in viral downtown Cincinnati fights indicted on federal gun charge
A federal grand jury on Aug. 13 charged Montianez Merriweather with illegally possessing a gun because he is a convicted felon.
New details emerge in viral Cincinnati brawl as suspects arraigned on new charges
The first suspect to appear was Montanez Merriweather, who was slapped with an additional federal charge for illegally having a gun as a convicted felon earlier this week.
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Leaders in Cincinnati Demand Arrest of White Man Caught on Video Slapping Black Man, Sparking Downtown Brawl

You charge them with inciting a riot, but you don’t charge the person who incited the riot,’ Reverend Damon Lynch III says.

Addressing the perception of public safety in Downtown Cincinnati, OTR, and The Banks

Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval is touting the city's public safety plan, but he freely admits there's a perception problem.
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Prosecutor: 7th suspect tied to fight in downtown Cincinnati 'snatched' necklace from alleged victim's neck

Gregory Wright, 32, was arrested for aggravated rioting and aggravating robbery. Jail records show Wright was booked into the ...

String of burglaries in downtown Cincinnati puts businesses on high alert

Owners of local businesses in downtown Cincinnati are on high alert following a string of break-ins. Thieves are reportedly ...

Downtown Cincinnati ice rink relocating from Fountain Square in 2025 to new public park

Downtown Cincinnati winter festivities will look different in 2025, and the Fountain Square ice rink is relocating to an ...
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Cincinnati council member Victoria Parks resigns from Veterans Services Commission

The resignation comes after some community members called for Victoria Parks to resign from council following her social media comments about a July 26 fight that has garnered national attention.

Cincinnati mayor committed to new crime plan; here's what will be done

In response, the city has implemented new measures, including walking patrols, a drone unit, and a street crime task force established in June. Local 12 asked him what else can be done given the ...
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Cincinnati Downtown Brawl Spurs National Outcry Amid Accusations of Coordinated Violence and Calls for Accountability

An early morning brawl in downtown Cincinnati on July 26 quickly escalated from a local disturbance into a national ...