In a recent interview on Fox News' "The Ingraham Angle", Republican Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno detailed the harrowing experience of a woman who was brutally assaulted during a street brawl in Cincinnati.
The incident, which was captured on video and subsequently went viral, has sparked outrage and raised serious questions about the city's law enforcement and judicial system.
According to the Daily Caller, the violent altercation took place in the early hours of Saturday morning at the intersection of Elm and Fourth streets. The video footage shows several individuals being attacked, with one woman, identified as Holly, being particularly targeted. Senator Moreno, who has been in regular contact with Holly since the incident, shared her distressing account.
"Holly had nothing to do with any of the altercation. Her crime was wanting to go to downtown Cincinnati and have an evening with some friends. She tried to stop the fight, and she got brutally attacked. I actually call it attempted murder," Moreno stated. He further revealed that due to a shortage of police officers in Cincinnati, Holly had to resort to calling an Uber to get home after the assault. "She wasnt taking an ambulance. Nobody took her to the hospital," he added.
The senator also expressed his concern about Holly's ongoing trauma. "Shes now been in and out of the hospital three times. Shes frightened to death," Moreno said. "Shes a middle-aged woman that almost got her life beaten to death for showing up at one of our great American cities."
Following the incident, Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge announced that five individuals had been charged in connection with the street fight, with more charges expected. However, Moreno pointed out another alarming aspect of the case involving the judicial system.
"Theres a judge, Judge Hathaway. They got the guy in custody, as you said. He was released, even though he was in [for] a previous gun offense. Get this, Laura, a $400 bail. This guys on the streets of Cincinnati today after almost murdering Holly on a $400 bail," Moreno revealed.
The senator was referring to Montianez Merriweather, one of the individuals arrested in connection with the attack. Merriweather, who had previously served seven years in prison for armed robbery, had been charged on July 10 with receiving stolen property, possession of a firearm while under disability, carrying a concealed weapon, and improper transport of a firearm. Despite these charges, he was released on a $4,000 bond, only needing to post 10%, or $400, to be released.
In response to the incident and the subsequent handling of the case, Senator Moreno issued an ultimatum to the city. "Ive said to the city that they have 30 days to put together a plan or were going to cut federal funding off," he declared.
The Cincinnati brawl and its aftermath underscore the urgent need for a review of the city's law enforcement and judicial practices. As the case continues to unfold, the focus remains on ensuring justice for victims like Holly and preventing such incidents from recurring.
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