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Cincinnati Beating Victim Unveils ‘Holly’s Act’ After Criticizing Police Response

She criticized the police chief’s downplaying of the July 26 beating, revealing online threats that have driven her into hiding.

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Overview

  • Six suspects have been arrested on assault and riot charges in the downtown mob attack that left Holly with a severe concussion, neurological damage and vision injuries.
  • The FBI’s hate-crime review remains active after bystander video captured racial slurs during the chaotic Fourth and Elm Streets melee.
  • Holly accused officers of failing to call an ambulance, take her statement or record her name at the scene, calling the chief’s “incident” label insulting.
  • She said ongoing online threats and attempts to scam her recovery fundraiser have forced her into a secure hiding location.
  • Partnering with Senator Bernie Moreno, Holly announced ‘Holly’s Act’ to increase minimum sentences, tighten bail rules and require bystanders to report violent crimes.