Viral downtown Cincinnati assault attracts nationwide consideration from Sen. Moreno and Elon Musk
A violent assault caught on video early Saturday morning on the intersection of Fourth and Elm Streets in downtown Cincinnati has gone viral, sparking sturdy reactions from native leaders and nationwide political figures.
Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno criticized Mayor Aftab Pureval for his silence on the matter, labeling the assault “heinous.” Moreno’s publish on X additionally caught the eye of Harmeet Dhillon, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, who reminded that federal hate crimes legal guidelines apply to all Americans and emphasised shut monitoring of the native response.
Billionaire Elon Musk amplified consciousness of the incident by reposting an account of the assault on X, questioning the dearth of media protection. His publish has garnered over 27 million views.
The viral movies present a person being repeatedly kicked whereas struggling to stand up and a lady being punched, falling, and hitting her head on the concrete. Police haven’t launched updates on the victims’ situations or any motives and have clarified the assault is unrelated to the Cincinnati Music Festival.
Authorities are persevering with their investigation and are anticipated to supply an replace Monday.
