A woman identified only as “Holly,” who was severely injured while attempting to help a fellow victim during a violent mob attack in Cincinnati, publicly criticized Democrat leadership for failing to address escalating street violence.
Holly appeared at a Wednesday press conference alongside Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno to discuss the incident and call for stronger criminal justice measures.
The attack occurred over the weekend at a jazz festival in Cincinnati, where a white man was brutally beaten and stomped on by a group of black individuals.
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When Holly ran to aid the man, she was assaulted and knocked unconscious. Authorities have charged six individuals so far in connection to the attack.
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Holly has since been diagnosed with significant brain trauma. She stated during the press event that she and her doctors were “shocked” she survived the assault.
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“Our streets are being taken over and nobody is doing anything!” Holly said. “I am so sad, and I need to be a voice for all of the victims that never got their justice.”
She also expressed frustration that one of her attackers had recently been released from jail.
“He had just gotten out of jail previously for something he should have been in there for years,” she said.
“It’s really sad to me because I can’t even fathom how many other people who have been attacked by the same type of man over and over and over.”
Holly spoke critically about the bystander response to the attack, noting that several individuals appeared to record the incident on their phones instead of stepping in or calling for help.
“The biggest thing that I think really upsets me is the desensitization of humans where there’s a brutal attack, and they all think, ‘oh, cool. Let me get my phone and record it,’” she said.
“I truly hope that in the future, there’s some sort of bill to where somebody has to be prosecuted or at least fined if they don’t call 911 to save someone’s life.”
The FBI and the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division have launched an investigation into the incident. The federal probe is ongoing as local officials continue making arrests.
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Holly’s comments come amid rising concerns over urban violence and repeat offenders being released back onto the streets.
Speaking alongside Moreno, she called for policies that prevent violent criminals from reoffending and hold bystanders accountable when they fail to assist victims.
In an earlier video message posted to X, Holly thanked the public for their support as she continues to recover from her injuries.
Holly has been in hiding since the vicious mob attack in Cincinnati.
This is her first message on camera.
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“I want to say thank you to everyone for all of the love and support. It’s definitely what’s keeping me going. And you have just brought back faith in humanity,” she said tearfully.
“It’s been very, very hard, and I’m still recovering. I still have a very bad brain trauma,” she added.
“God bless you all. Thank you.”
As investigations continue and additional suspects are identified, lawmakers and community members are calling for both justice for the victims and broader reforms to address the repeat violence seen in U.S. cities.