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Time of India
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Who is Holly? Vivek Ramaswamy shares update on Cincinnati street brawl victim; blames 'leftist' safety policies
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy on Monday condemned a violent street brawl in downtown Cincinnati that went viral over the weekend, using the incident to call out what he described as failed public safety policies in Democrat-led cities. Sharing a post on X, Ramaswamy said he had spoken with one of the victims of the assault, a woman named Holly, whom he described as a single working mother. He criticised the lack of law enforcement presence during the Friday night incident. "It's unconscionable that there were no police present in that area of Cincinnati on a Friday night, or even an ambulance to take her to the hospital. Hard-working Americans shouldn't have to worry for their safety when they have a good time in our cities," he wrote on X. He also noted that Holly told him no local or state officials had reached out to her as of Monday afternoon, aside from one police detective. "Leftists like to lecture about 'systemic injustice' while thugs turn our turn cities into war zones. I'm done with their excuses," he added. Promising a tougher approach to crime if elected in 2026, Ramaswamy vowed, "As governor, I'll make sure they're behind bars, not running wild. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These Are The Most Beautiful Women In The World Undo Our cops will have the green light to restore order—no apologies. Holly appreciates the kind words and prayers from patriots across the country, and hopes that the publicity around her story ensures that local & state leaders clean up our failing cities." Who is Holly? The violent brawl occurred early Saturday morning and was captured in disturbing footage that quickly spread online. The video shows a man being chased into the street, shoved to the ground, and beaten by a crowd. One individual body-slams him while others kick and stomp him. As the man tries to get up, a woman, later identified as Holly rushes to help, only to be punched twice in the face. She collapses to the pavement, hitting her head and bleeding from the mouth as the crowd continues to cheer. The clip has sparked outrage and renewed calls for better safety and policing in urban areas. Ramaswamy said Holly appreciated the support she received from people across the country and hopes the incident prompts local leaders to take serious action. Cincinnati Police chief Teresa Theetge announced on Monday that five people have been charged in connection with a violent street fight that broke out over the weekend in downtown Cincinnati. While the names of those charged have not been made public, Theetge said the department is using every available investigative method. Theetge expressed frustration over the lack of immediate public response, revealing that despite around 100 people being present, either involved in or watching the violence, with some even filming it, only one person called the police. Vice President JD Vance was among those who criticised the attack, saying he was appalled by footage showing "a grown man who sucker punched a middle-aged woman." "That person ought to go to jail for a very long time — and frankly, he's lucky there weren't some better people around because they would've handled it themselves," Vance said. Vance described the attackers as a "mob of lawless thugs" and called for harsh punishment. He said: "What I saw, and I haven't seen the full context, but what I saw is a mob of lawless thugs beating up on an innocent person. The only way to destroy that street violence is to take the thugs who engaged in that violence and throw their asses in prison." Other leaders, including Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval, also condemned the violence, calling for justice and stronger community responsibility.
Hindustan Times
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Cincinnati violence: Did intoxication lead to brawl? Police chief reveals cause
Cincinnati police chief Terri Theetge shared more updates after violence broke out downtown, in which at least two people were left injured. However, videos on social media seemed to claim that a third person was attacked as well. Cincinnati police chief Terri Theetge slammed the lack of 911 calls from the site of violence as 'unacceptable'(X/@EdisonZeroEvent) Speaking to the media, Theetge said that five people had been charged in the matter and she anticipated that more people would be charged. While slamming the lack of 911 calls as 'unacceptable' the police chief also detailed what action her force took and shared details into what might have led to the fight. Notably, the police chief remarked that the videos being circulated online only showed one version of the narrative and didn't make it clear what actually transpired. noted in its reportage that the videos did not show any events leading up to the brawl. Did intoxication lead to Cincinnati violence? Police chief Theetge said that the Cincinnati police would be investigating if anyone involved in the violence was overserved. Speaking to reporters, she said 'It's clear alcohol played a part, a significant part, in this incident.' Also Read | Why is Cincinnati Jazz Festival trending on X? The police chief, however, did not have any updates on the victims' condition, but Vivek Ramaswamy, who is planning to run for Governor of Michigan, said he's interacted with Holly, the woman seen in the videos. 'It's unconscionable that there were no police present in that area of Cincinnati on a Friday night, or even an ambulance to take her to the hospital. Hard-working Americans shouldn't have to worry for their safety when they have a good time in our cities. Holly said not a single local or state official had yet reached out as of earlier this afternoon, other than one police detective. Leftists like to lecture about 'systemic injustice' while thugs turn our turn cities into war zones. I'm done with their excuses. As governor, I'll make sure they're behind bars, not running wild. Our cops will have the green light to restore order—no apologies. Holly appreciates the kind words and prayers from patriots across the country, and hopes that the publicity around her story ensures that local & state leaders clean up our failing cities. We hope to visit Holly soon as she recovers,' he said on X.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Vivek Ramaswamy reveals single mom was pummeled by 'thugs' during mass brawl in Cincinnati
Vivek Ramaswamy says he's spoken to one of the victims of the shocking mass brawl in Cincinnati over the weekend, a single mother who was at a friend's birthday party when chaos ensued. His reveal comes as Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge announced five people have been charged in connection with the melee that took place in the city's downtown Friday. Ramaswamy was referring to a woman who, as Vice President JD Vance put it, was 'sucker punched' by a 'grown man' during the fight. The former presidential candidate, now running for Ohio governor, confirmed he'd communicated with the victim Monday. 'I spoke to Holly earlier today (the woman tragically assaulted in Cincinnati this weekend). She's a single working mom who went to a friend's birthday party. It's unconscionable that there were no police present in that area of Cincinnati on a Friday night, or even an ambulance to take her to the hospital.' Ramaswamy - who was originally supposed to be the co-chair of the Department of Government Efficiency with Elon Musk - said that Holly has not received any messages from state or local officials yet, aside from a police detective. He then promised to have a no-nonsense attitude towards crime if he were elected in 2026. 'Leftists like to lecture about 'systemic injustice' while thugs turn our turn cities into war zones. I'm done with their excuses. As governor, I'll make sure they're behind bars, not running wild,' he wrote. 'Our cops will have the green light to restore order—no apologies. Holly appreciates the kind words and prayers from patriots across the country, and hopes that the publicity around her story ensures that local & state leaders clean up our failing cities. We hope to visit Holly soon as she recovers.' Theetge did not specify the charges in a press conference Monday but said they would be the first of many. 'We have five we have charged, and anticipate more,' she said. While Theetge wouldn't say the condition of the victims, Cincinnati Fraternal Order of Police President Ken Kober said they suffered 'pretty serious injuries' and would be 'recovering from this for a while.' Ramaswamy is the second major politician to speak out against the violence, after fellow Ohioan and Vice President JD Vance spoke out in a speech Monday. The Vice President didn't hold back as he made comment on horrific footage of the attack that unfolded on Friday night in downtown Cincinnati, with the victims, a man and woman, being swarmed by a violent crowd. He said: 'What I saw, and I haven't seen the full context, but what I saw is a mob of lawless thugs beating up on an innocent person. 'It's disgusting and I hope every single one of those people who engage in violence is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. 'I don't know the full context, but the one part that I saw that was really gruesome is you had a grown man who sucker punched a middle-age woman,' he added, referencing the woman, Holly, who Ramaswamy spoke to. 'That person ought to go to jail for a very long time - and frankly, he's lucky there weren't some better people around because they would've handled it themselves. 'We have got to make great American cities safe again for families and children, the only way to destroy that street violence is to take the thugs who engage in that violence and throw their asses in prison.' In the shocking clip, a man in a white t-shirt is can be seen being shoved to ground by two men and repeatedly beaten as other members of the crowd jeer and join in. The gang beat the man for nearly a minute as he lay in the middle of the street, seemingly stepping on his head multiple times. When the barrage of attacks temporarily stopped, he is seen attempting to stand - but immediately fell over in apparent disorientation. One attacker yelled out 'my man's drunk'. A woman in a black dress rushed to his aid, but was attacked by the crowd, suffering two blows to the face. The impact caused her to fall, with her head slamming the pavement. She became unconscious as blood spewed from her mouth. The Friday night assault at the intersection of Fourth and Elm Streets started with a verbal dispute between at least two men, according to police. The carnage left at least two people, the unidentified male and female victim, injured. A good Samaritan rushed them to a local hospital in the aftermath, WKRC reported. Investigators have also received tips on some of the attackers' identities, Kober said. 'I would ask... that the public play a part in this, because stuff like this shouldn't happen in our city, but when it does, we need people to step forward, that way we can bring these people to justice.' Kober argued there is 'no place in society' for the violence displayed Friday night and, in separate remarks to WLWT, called the brawl 'disgusting'. What's equally disgusting is those who chose to watch and record instead of calling 911, attempting to defuse the situation or render aid.' Police Chief Teresa Theetge said the incident was not connected to the jazz festival that was going on in Cincinnati that weekend. 'This was a sudden dispute between individuals following a verbal altercation,' she added. Elon Musk had waded in on the brawl, posting to his social media that he was frustrated with a lack of response to the incident. Musk, apparently frustrated by the heinous act of violence, took to his social media platform X to question what he suggested was a lack of response to the incident. 'Why zero stories?' the Tesla CEO asked Sunday, retweeting a post from the End Wokeness X account alleging that the attack wasn't being covered by America's major news outlets. End Wokeness posted a tweet early Sunday afternoon claiming CNN, ABC, NBC, Fox News, The New York Times and The Washington Post, among others, had failed to cover the attack. By late Sunday evening the terrifying assault had been covered by several local and national media outlets, including the Daily Mail and Fox News. The central business district and riverfront area where the assault took place has seen a 25 percent increase in violence compared to last year, according to Cincinnati police data published July 21. The data also shows that there were 12 aggravated assaults in the city between January 1 through July 21, compared to 16 during the same time period last year.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Who is Holly? Vivek Ramaswamy provides update on white woman assaulted in Cincinnati
Vivek Ramaswamy, the Trump-endorsed GOP candidate for the Ohio gubernatorial race, provided an update on the woman assaulted in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Saturday, July 27. In the update posted on his X account on Monday, Ramaswamy identified the victim as Holly. Some reports claim that her full name is Holly Morgan, but that remains unconfirmed, as of now. Holly, the woman assaulted in Cincinnati. (Vivek Ramaswamy/ X) Vivek Ramaswamy said that he has spoken to Holly and alleged that she told him local or state officials have not yet reached out to her regarding the incident, and expressed concern about the safety of residents in Cincinnati. He called out the city authorities and the local police for not attending to Holly. "I spoke to Holly earlier today (the woman tragically assaulted in Cincinnati this weekend)," Ramaswamy wrote. "She's a single working mom who went to a friend's birthday party. It's unconscionable that there were no police present in that area of Cincinnati on a Friday night, or even an ambulance to take her to the hospital. "Holly said not a single local or state official had yet reached out as of earlier this afternoon, other than one police detective. Leftists like to lecture about 'systemic injustice' while thugs turn our turn cities into war zones. I'm done with their excuses." The incident resulted from a violent brawl on late Friday night and early Saturday morning in Cincinnati's Fourth and Elm Streets. A white couple was attacked by a mob and the video of it was shared on social media, going instantly viral and garnering millions of views. Also read: Viral Cincinnati fight: Police identify victims and suspects, file charges against 5 In the viral video, the man can be seen being repeatedly beaten by the mob, while the woman, Holly, tries to intervene. In the process, she also gets beaten up by the mob, and the video shows her unconscious and bleeding from the nose. The incident has sparked outrage, especially owing to the fact that the victims are white and the perpetrators are a crowd of mostly white people. Cincinnati police are actively investigating; five suspects have already been charged, with more arrests anticipated. The charges remain sealed.
The Hill
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Ramaswamy speaks out on Cincinnati street brawl
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy condemned a Cincinnati street brawl that garnered attention on social media over the weekend and used the altercation to bash public safety policies on the left in a Monday post on X. In his post, Ramaswamy said that he had spoken to one of the women assaulted in the fight, whose first name he said was Holly. 'It's unconscionable that there were no police present in that area of Cincinnati on a Friday night, or even an ambulance to take her to the hospital,' he wrote. 'Hard-working Americans shouldn't have to worry for their safety when they have a good time in our cities.' The brawl, video of which quickly spread online, was also condemned by several high-profile politicians Monday, including Vice President JD Vance, Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval. It occurred early Saturday morning in downtown Cincinnati. Pureval said in a statement that he was 'confident' arrests from the incident would be forthcoming. Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge said that the department has since identified and charged five people in connection with the brawl. On X, Ramaswamy pledged that law enforcement would 'have the green light to restore order—no apologies.' 'Leftists like to lecture about 'systemic injustice' while thugs turn our turn [sic] cities into war zones. I'm done with their excuses,' he wrote. 'As governor, I'll make sure they're behind bars, not running wild.' 'Holly appreciates the kind words and prayers from patriots across the country, and hopes that the publicity around her story ensures that local & state leaders clean up our failing cities,' he added.
