Five Plead Guilty in 2025 Cincinnati Beatdown as 2 Defendants Still Face Charges

6 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 12

Four defendants pleaded guilty Monday to felony charges and a fifth to misdemeanors in the July 26, 2025 downtown Cincinnati assault that went viral after videos showed two victims beaten on the street.
Jermaine Mathews, 39, faces the stiffest penalty—up to 4.5 years in prison—after pleading guilty to aggravated rioting and attempted felonious assault; two others each face up to 3 years, while Gregory Wright's top count carries 18 months.
Defense lawyers have said the fight began after one victim allegedly used a racial slur toward a member of the group, and footage from the brawl captured slurs being shouted during the violence.
Two defendants—Patrick Rosemond, 39, and Dominique Kittle, 38—still have pending cases, while the five who pleaded guilty are scheduled for sentencing on May 19 and June 11.
The case drew national political attention after the clips spread widely online, fueling allegations that the beating was racially motivated; a disorderly conduct charge against a White man identified as a victim was dismissed in March.

With sentencing next week, what does justice look like for the victims of this brutal, high-profile attack?

The defense blames a racial slur for the brawl. Has the full truth behind the viral video been uncovered?

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