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14-05-2025
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Rodney Hinton Jr.'s Manslaughter Case Has A Strange New Development
Rodney Hinton Jr., a Black father accused of avenging the police killing of his son by fatally hitting a deputy with his car, pleaded not guilty to the murder charges he faces. He also appeared as the plaintiff in a lawsuit filed against the police department. However, it's unclear if he was even the one who actually filed it. A lawsuit filed May 8 against Cincinnati police in Hinton's name accuses the sheriff's deputies of Hamilton County of 'excessive force' the day of his arrest, claiming he appeared 'visibly beaten' before going to court, per NBC News. The suit also claims Hinton was subject to an 'atmosphere of fear, surveillance, and intimidation' when he appeared at his bond hearing, walking in to see a crowd of sheriff's deputies staring him down. Authorities say Hinton struck and killed Hamilton County Special Deputy Larry Henderson on May 2 just hours after viewing body camera footage of his son being fatally killed by other deputies from the department. The suit claims Hinton was unlawfully detained without due process, and also lists allegations of conspiracy to deprive rights and emotional distress. The suit seeks $5 million in compensatory damages and $20 million in punitive damages. Filing a whole lawsuit while behind bars on murder charges is definitely a plot twist we didn't see coming. However, there's an even bigger twist: Hinton's criminal attorney claims his client actually had nothing to do with the filing. 'I had nothing to do with it. My client had nothing to do with it. We were totally unaware of it until it was reported by the media,' said attorney Clyde Bennett II, per The Cincinnati Enquirer. So… who filed the lawsuit? The report says it was a woman named Antoinette Holloway, who is not listed as an attorney on the suit, but as a 'next friend' — a legal term that Cornell Law School describes as a person who 'appears in court in place of another who is not competent to do so.' When asked why she appeared to file the lawsuit without having even spoken to Hinton himself, she told The Enquirer she felt compelled to do so after following the news coverage of his case. She also stated she didn't believe Hinton was provided adequate legal counsel. She also filed a habeas corpus petition in federal court requesting Hinton be released from custody. Hinton was denied bond after being booked on counts of murder, aggravated murder and felonious assault. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
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JD Vance's half brother Cory Bowman will face off against Democrat in Cincinnati mayor race
WASHINGTON - Vice President JD Vance's half brother Republican Cory Bowman will face off against Democratic incumbent Aftab Pureval in November for Cincinnati mayor, after both candidates survived the May 6 primary. Bowman - who shares the same father as Vance - ran in a nonpartisan primary along with Pureval and Republican candidate Brian Frank. Since Pureval and Bowman were the top two finishers, they will advance to the general election. Pureval was elected Cincinnati mayor in 2021, becoming the first Asian American to hold the role. He has a heavy advantage in a city, which is deep blue. Voters there chose former Vice President Kamala Harris over President Donald Trump, 76% to 24%, in the 2024 election. Vance had endorsed his half-brother, saying in a post on X that 'He's a good guy with a heart for serving his community.' Cincinnati mayoral candidates Brian Frank, left, incumbent Mayor Aftab Pureval and Cory Bowman take the stage during The Cincinnati Enquirer mayoral debate at the Covedale Center for the Arts Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Unofficial primary results showed Pureval with over 80% of the vote and Bowman with 13% of the vote. "What I will say is that looks like he had a good head start, but we're kind of catching up a little bit," Bowman said. "So once I see the numbers there, I'll know what our mission, our focus needs to be going into November.' Pureval wrote in a post on X that, 'It's an honor to make the ballot for this November's general election. There is work ahead of us in Cincinnati, but I am incredibly proud of what we've accomplished over the past few years.' Contributing: Scott Wartman and Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: JD Vance's half brother Cory Bowman advances in Cincinnati mayor race
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07-05-2025
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JD Vance's half-brother advances in Cincinnati mayor's race
The half-brother of Vice President Vance was projected to advance in Cincinnati's mayoral primary, setting up a long-shot bid to oust incumbent Democratic Mayor Aftab Pureval, according to Decision Desk HQ. Cory Bowman, who is a pastor and local coffee shop owner, moved on in the top-two nonpartisan primary election on Tuesday that also included Pureval and another Republican, Brian Frank. In the city's primary, all candidates compete on the same ballot regardless of party and the two highest vote-getters move on to the general election in November. Pureval advancing was almost a certainty in the heavily left-leaning city, but who his opponent would be in the general election was up in the air. Vance sought to rally support for Bowman's campaign in a post on the social platform X earlier on Tuesday, calling him a 'good guy with a heart for serving his community.' 'Get out there and vote for him!' Vance said. Bowman told The Cincinnati Enquirer in February that he spoke to his half-brother in the 'initial stages' of running and that Vance inspired him to seek public office. Pureval, who has served since 2022 after easily winning his last election, will be the heavy favorite to be reelected to a second term in office. But Bowman has said he's prepared for an uphill battle for mayor. Cincinnati hasn't had a Republican mayor in more than 50 years. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to The Hill.
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07-05-2025
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Vance name fails to boost Bowman in Cincinnati mayor's race
Cincinnati hasn't had a Republican mayor in more than 50 years, and that streak isn't in danger based on Tuesday's primary election results. Incumbent Mayor Aftab Pureval is poised to cruise into a second term with little resistance. He dominated the low-turnout primary with 82.5% of the vote, according to unofficial results from the Hamilton County Board of Elections. Republican Cory Bowman, Vice President J.D. Vance's half-brother, came in a distant second with 13% of the vote. More: What the primary tells us about Hyde Park, JD Vance, and the November election The two men will now go head-to-head in November for the mayor's seat. Barring some scandal or self-inflicted political wounds by Pureval, I don't expect the outcome to change. Bowman, who has struggled to rally support, might get beaten even worse in a general election when more voters usually turn out. Cincinnati mayor Aftab Pureval during The Cincinnati Enquirer mayoral debate at the Covedale Center for the Arts Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Pureval expressed gratitude to the people of Cincinnati. "Election Day is always a special day in our democracy. It is our opportunity as citizens to make our voices heard and choose the direction we want our city to go in the next four years. I don't take lightly the responsibility the voters have given me over the past three years," Pureval told me in a phone interview. Of Tuesday's election results, he said, "I'm not sure I can read anything into it other than the people think the city is on the right path." Bowman, a West End pastor and coffee shop owner, kept the faith despite the Grand Canyon-sized vote gap between him and Pureval. Advancing to November in his first political campaign was the goal, he said. I reached out to Bowman, but he didn't immediately return my call or text. "What I will say is that looks like he had a good head start, but we're kind of catching up a little bit," Bowman told the Enquirer. "So once I see the numbers there, I'll know what our mission, our focus needs to be going into November.' More: Forget the mayor's race. 27 want to run for Cincinnati City Council A good head start? I guess that's one way of looking at it, if you're wearing rose-colored glasses. Here's a more clear-eyed view. Bowman has a 16,000-vote Mount Everest he must climb the next six months in a Democratic-leaning city. He got less than 3,000 votes and won only two of 190 precincts. I'll be generous and say the chances of overcoming those numbers are highly improbable. Bowman's family ties might have helped him outlast Republican Brian Frank, whose performance was more dismal with less than 5% of the vote, but riding Vance's coattails won't be enough to unseat Pureval. The vice president endorsed Bowman just hours before the polls closed, seemingly without much effect. If Bowman wants any shot at a more respectable finish in November, he needs to give Cincinnatians a reason to vote for him. That starts with doing a better job of articulating his vision and plans for the city. Saying what you don't like and that new leadership is needed simply isn't enough. I'm glad that Bowman and Frank decided to run against Pureval. I think the public loses anytime candidates run unopposed for elected office. Citizens benefit whenever candidates have to debate their ideas, explain their vision, and defend their records. Seeing the contrast and having a choice matters. That's why I'm hoping Bowman can step up his game in the months ahead. Is he serious about being Cincinnati's mayor, or is he more interested in trading on his half-brother's celebrity for his own 15 minutes of fame? He managed to get featured in POLITICO Magazine before the primary. Winning might not be the point. Bowman could simply be using this race to raise his national profile or position himself for other political opportunities down the road. (Hey, it worked for Vivek Ramaswamy.) If so, that's even more of a reason for him to make a decent showing. The political future isn't typically bright for candidates who get trounced in elections. Cincinnati mayoral candidate Cory Bowman makes a statement as polling numbers show him trailing behind incumbent mayor Aftab Pureval, and advancing to the general election, at his election night party in the West End neighborhood of Cincinnati on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Meanwhile, Pureval has his sights set on another four years as mayor in what could be his last election. Nothing is certain, but Pureval said the thought of stepping away from politics after a second term has crossed his mind. "A lot of politics is timing, and there may not be an opportunity for me in elected office given the political realities in the state," Pureval said. "My goal was never to be a career politician. It was to do the most good with the time that I have. I'm genuinely passionate about public service, but that may not take the role of electoral politics." But that's a conversation for the future. Pureval said he's focused on the two most important jobs he has right now: being mayor and being a father to two sons under five. "You have a very brief amount of time in these roles, and I feel a sense of urgency to get the difficult things done and set Cincinnati up for success after I'm gone," Pureval said. Bowman doesn't have much time either. He'd better start knocking on some more doors. After Tuesday, the one to the mayor's office might already be closed. Opinion and Engagement Editor Kevin S. Aldridge can be reached at kaldridge@ On X: @kevaldrid. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: JD Vance's endorsement didn't help Bowman in mayoral primary | Opinion
The Hill
07-05-2025
- Politics
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JD Vance's half-brother advances in Cincinnati mayor's race
The half-brother of Vice President Vance was projected to advance in Cincinnati's mayoral primary, setting up a long-shot bid to oust incumbent Democratic Mayor Aftab Pureval, according to Decision Desk HQ. Cory Bowman, who is a pastor and local coffee shop owner, moved on in the top-two nonpartisan primary election on Tuesday that also included Pureval and another Republican, Brian Frank. In the city's primary, all candidates compete on the same ballot regardless of party and the two highest vote-getters move on to the general election in November. Pureval advancing was almost a certainty in the heavily left-leaning city, but who his opponent would be in the general election was up in the air. Vance sought to rally support for Bowman's campaign in a post on X earlier on Tuesday, calling him a 'good guy with a heart for serving his community.' 'Get out there and vote for him!' Vance said. Bowman told The Cincinnati Enquirer in February that he spoke to his half-brother in the 'initial stages' of running and that Vance inspired him to seek public office. Pureval, who has served since 2022 after easily winning his last election, will be the heavy favorite to be reelected to a second term in office. But Bowman has said he's prepared for an uphill battle for mayor. Cincinnati hasn't had a Republican mayor in more than 50 years.
