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Cincinnati assault suspect accused of knocking out viral beating victim hauled back on $500K bond
Print Close By Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Peter D'Abrosca Published August 15, 2025 After being extradited from Georgia, 38-year-old Patrick Rosemond made his first court appearance Friday morning in the viral Cincinnati attack, appearing stone-faced as the prosecution said that he was the "main instigator" in the viral beatdown that left at least two victims badly beaten. Prosecutors in the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court painted a grim picture of Rosemond, who they said is a felon who "assaulted each and every single victim" in the attack, including making a beeline for a victim identified as "HR." Prosecutors said that Rosemond was the "main instigator" in the July 26 attack in downtown Cincinnati. Rosemond punched the defenseless "HR", knocking her unconscious instantly and sending her crumpling to the pavement as the mob closed in, prosecutors said. Pointing to disturbing footage, prosecutors said that Rosemond was "taunting" and dancing after launching the brutal beatdown. Prosecutors on Friday would not comment further on the identity of "HR." One victim was previously identified, however, as Holly, a woman who was severely injured in the attack. CINCINNATI BEATDOWN SUSPECTS ARRAIGNED ON NEW CHARGES; BOND CHANGES SPARK COURTROOM DRAMA Speaking about the beating in court Friday, prosecutors said that it "almost caused her death." She previously told Fox News Digital that the attackers swarmed her "like a pack of wolves." She was knocked unconscious, had a concussion and shared that she was experiencing excruciating migraines and "memory gaps" from the night. "He assaulted each and every single victim in a brutal to vicious fashion," the prosecutor said. "With regards to count eight, he is the individual that knocked out HR, the female, almost causing her death. Her head hit the pavement, she was completely knocked unconscious before she even hit the ground. It is clearly captured on video." The 38-year-old is charged with three counts of alleged felonious assault, three charges of assault and two charges of aggravated rioting, the Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office confirmed to Fox News Digital. "This defendant is the one responsible for the majority of her injuries," the prosecutor said. Throughout the brief proceeding, the courtroom remained quiet with no crowd filling the gallery. Rosemond appeared in a black hoodie that read, "Proud to be Hebrew." The "Proud to be Hebrew" movement is a group that, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center, believe that African Americans, and in some cases, other people of color, are the true descendants of the biblical Israelites. CINCINNATI RESIDENTS ON EDGE AFTER VIRAL BEATDOWN SPARKS CRIME CONCERNS: 'WHAT'S GONNA HAPPEN NEXT?' The state highlighted Rosemond's lengthy record: 10 misdemeanors and three felony convictions, including domestic violence and gun possession by a prohibited person. Rosemond's defense attorney argued that his trip to Georgia, where he was arrested, was simply a planned visit to see a friend, not an attempt to flee. WATCH THE BEATDOWN: CINCINNATI BRAWL TIMELINE: BRUTAL ASSAULT SPIRALS INTO NATIONAL FIRESTORM Rosemond's attorney said that he cooperated fully during his arrest and, as a lifelong Hamilton County resident, he has "significant ties to the community." With that, the defense formally requested a $50,000 bond at 10%. Ultimately, the court sided with the prosecution, keeping his bond at $500,000. Six of the seven suspects in the viral downtown Cincinnati beating case appeared in court this week on new charges. Montianez Merriweather, 34, facing felonious assault, assault, aggravated rioting, and a federal gun charge, saw his $500,000 bond remain unchanged. DeKyra Vernon, 24, had her bond slashed from $200,000 to $25,000 at 10% after her defense argued the brawl was fueled by alcohol and overblown. Aisha Devaughn, 25, also secured a reduction from $300,000 to $25,000 at 10%, with her attorney noting she had no prior felonies. Jermaine Matthews, 39, labeled by prosecutors as a "leader" in the attack, kept his existing bond. Dominique Kittle, 37, had no change to his bond and remains in custody pending a mental health evaluation, with prosecutors calling him "a grave danger." Gregory Wright, 32, facing aggravated rioting and robbery charges, is awaiting arraignment. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Fox News Digital's Julia Bonavita contributed to this report. Print Close URL
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Air Force F-16 struck by drone during training flight over Arizona in 2023
Print Close By Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Liz Friden, Jennifer Griffin Published May 21, 2025 A routine training flight over Arizona in January 2023 took an unusual turn when a U.S. Air Force F-16D was struck by what was initially reported as an unidentified object, but now U.S. defense officials say was a small drone. Fox News confirmed that the incident, which occurred near Gila Bend, Arizona, on Jan. 19, 2023, was a routine training mission and was witnessed by the instructor pilot seated in the rear of the two-seat aircraft. According to a U.S. defense official, the pilot observed a "mostly white and orange object" collide with the left side of the aircraft canopy, the transparent covering over the cockpit. Initially, the object was thought to be a bird, a common hazard for aircraft. But after conducting checks during the flight and a detailed inspection upon landing at Tucson International Airport, the crew found "zero evidence" of a bird strike. TRUMP VOWS ANSWERS ON MYSTERY DRONE SIGHTINGS AS EXPERT MAKES EERIE PREDICTION With no signs of feathers or biological debris, the pilots concluded the object was more likely a small unmanned aerial system (UAS), commonly referred to as a drone. FORMER DEFENSE OFFICIAL MAKES EARTH-SHATTERING UFO REVELATION AS UNEXPLAINED DRONES LEAVE MILLIONS ON EDGE "A conclusion was made by the aircrew that the aircraft was struck by a small drone," the U.S. defense official said. The drone's operator has not been identified, and the drone itself was not recovered. It is unknown who was flying it and whether it was being operated legally in the area. The U.S. defense official said this January 2023 incident was rare, and there have been no further reports of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) colliding with F-16s since. The strike resulted in no injuries or damage. The Department of Defense clarified the situation after earlier reports inaccurately claimed the aircraft was damaged and that the object was an unidentified object. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Sarah Rumpf-Whitten is a U.S. Writer at Fox News Digital. Since joining in 2021, she's covered high-stakes criminal justice—from the Menendez brothers' resentencing, where Judge Jesic slashed their life-without-parole terms to 50-years-to-life (making them parole-eligible), to the assassination attempts on President Donald Trump's life and shifting immigration enforcement, including her reporting on South Florida's illegal-immigration crisis, covering unprecedented migrant crossings from the Bahamas and ensuing enforcement operations. Beyond those beats, she reports on crime, politics, business, lifestyle, world news, and more—delivering both breaking updates and in-depth analysis across Fox News Digital. You can follow her on Twitter and LinkedIn. Print Close URL
