Cincinnati assault suspect accused of knocking out viral beating victim hauled back on $500K bond
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After being extradited from Georgia, Patrick Rosemond, aged 38, made a somber first court appearance on Friday morning concerning the much-publicized Cincinnati assault. The prosecution labeled him the “primary instigator” in this viral incident, which resulted in at least two victims being seriously injured.

At the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court, prosecutors described Rosemond as a felon who attacked “each and every single victim” during the incident, specifically targeting a victim referred to as “HR.” According to them, Rosemond played a central role in orchestrating the attack that took place on July 26 in downtown Cincinnati.

Rosemond reportedly struck the unprepared “HR,” rendering her unconscious and causing her to collapse onto the ground as others in the mob swarmed in, the prosecutors revealed. They noted that video evidence depicted Rosemond “taunting” and dancing following the vicious assault.

On Friday, prosecutors chose not to provide additional comments regarding the identity of “HR.” However, one of the victims has been identified as Holly, who sustained significant injuries during the attack.

Rosemond’s defense attorney stated that he was fully cooperative during his detention and emphasized his strong connections to the community as a lifelong Hamilton County resident.

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.

Viral Cincinnati assault suspects

From top left to right, Dominique Kittle, DeKyra Vernon, Patrick Rosemond and Jermaine Matthews, and from bottom left to right, Aisha Devaughn, Gregory Wright and Montianez Merriweather face various charges for their implicated roles in the high-profile Cincinnati assault 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.

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