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Senator Moreno Shares New Photos of Beaten Bystander as Cincinnati Case Moves Forward

She authorized release of her injury photos to push for stricter bail rules

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FILE - Incumbent Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval participates in a candidate forum with Brian Frank hosted by the Cincinnati NAACP, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster,File)
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Overview

  • Senator Moreno shared additional graphic images with Holly’s permission to highlight the severity of her facial and neck injuries.
  • Holly, a Russian national, returned home after being hospitalized three times following the downtown Cincinnati brawl.
  • Five suspects, including Montianez Merriweather, Dekyra Vernon and Jermaine Matthews, face charges of felonious assault and aggravated riot.
  • Police Chief Teresa Theetge pledged to release more body-camera and surveillance footage next week to clarify the incident and inform safety measures.
  • Outcry over a low bond release for one suspect has intensified calls for stricter bail policies in Cincinnati.