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Cincinnati Brawl Victim Reveals Severe Brain Trauma as Four Suspects Held

Holly’s tearful update on her condition underscores mounting legal scrutiny under a federal probe into possible racial motives.

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Overview

  • In her first remarks since the July 26 attack, Holly disclosed she is suffering from very bad brain trauma and remains in recovery.
  • Four individuals—Jermaine Matthews, Dominique Kittle, Montianez Merriweather and Dekyra Vernon—have been arrested on felonious assault and aggravated riot charges.
  • A fugitive unit is searching for two additional suspects while the FBI and Justice Department review potential hate crime enhancements.
  • Newly released bystander and surveillance footage shows a racial slur moments before the melee, intensifying scrutiny of the assault’s motives.
  • An online fundraiser has raised over $168,000 to cover Holly’s medical and legal bills as community leaders urge improved downtown safety.