Case Snapshot
- New arrest: Gregory Wright, 32, is now in custody on aggravated robbery and aggravated riot charges, booked Monday afternoon.
- Prosecutor’s update: Six others were indicted last week; each faces up to 5 years if convicted on all counts, per the Hamilton County Prosecutor.
- Federal scrutiny: The FBI says it is coordinating with Cincinnati Police; DOJ officials have acknowledged a federal review of the attack.
By Samuel Lopez – USA Herald
A seventh suspect has been arrested in the violent downtown Cincinnati attack that ricocheted across social media and spurred a national debate over public safety and justice. Court officials confirm Gregory Wright, 32, was taken into custody and charged with aggravated riot and aggravated robbery; jail records show he was booked around 4:30 p.m. Monday. https://www.fox19.com
What video and police reports allege
Cincinnati police say surveillance captured a suspect removing a gold chain from a victim’s neck while the man was being beaten on the ground. “The suspect then walks away from the location and places property in his pocket, then proceeds to film the rest of the events,” said Central Business District Commander Adam Hennie.
Body-worn camera released by police shows the chaotic aftermath of the July 26 incident and officers arriving on scene around 3:25 a.m. Local and national outlets reported that a single 911 call initially alerted authorities. One victim, known publicly as “Holly,” says she suffered severe head trauma.
City leaders denounced the violence. Mayor Aftab Pureval said he was “outraged” and called the attack “unacceptable and disgusting.” WLWT
