Crime

Cincinnati Beating Victim Speaks Out: ‘This Was Attempted Murder’

Published

August 8, 2025

In an Ingraham Angle exclusive, Laura sat down with “Holly,” the victim of a violent mob attack in downtown Cincinnati. The assault, caught on video and now viral, left her unconscious after she tried to save another victim’s life. Holly described waves of attackers, bystanders filming instead of calling for help, and police officers who did little when they arrived. She also detailed the shocking reactions from city leaders, including one councilwoman who blamed the victims.

“Hopeful” Despite Excruciating Pain

Holly is still recovering from a severe concussion and extensive bruising. Her pain level remains high — sometimes a nine out of ten. Yet she told Laura she feels “hopeful” that the publicity will bring change. She’s received messages from across the country, many from other victims of violent crime. People are demanding answers about why repeat offenders remain free to attack again. Holly believes her story can unite Americans to push for reform and hold leaders accountable. “We’re going to rise up together,” she said, “and get answers from the justice system.”

A Birthday Celebration Turns to Chaos

The night began without trouble. Holly and her friends were celebrating a birthday at a club. When they stepped outside to wait for an Uber, the tone shifted instantly. A group surrounded them, shouting racist remarks at friends from Russia and threatening white people. One man in the group was beaten to the ground and kicked in the head dozens of times. Witnesses later counted 57 blows.

Holly barely knew him but decided she had to act. “If I didn’t jump in, if he fell one more time, he would not have made it out alive,” she said. Moments later, someone punched her in the face, knocking her unconscious.

“This Was Not an ‘Incident’ — It Was Attempted Murder”

Holly bristled at the police chief calling the attack an “incident.” She called the label “insulting” and insisted it was attempted murder. Neither the mayor nor the chief has contacted her.

Cincinnati City Councilwoman Victoria Parks worsened the wound by posting online that Holly and other victims “begged for that beat down.” Instead of apologizing, Parks doubled down. Holly’s reply: “If you encourage this kind of behavior, you’re part of the problem, not the solution.” Laura told viewers that such rhetoric from elected officials signals to criminals that their actions may be excused.

Racial Tensions and a Call for Unity

Holly believes the attack was racially motivated, but she refuses to let it spark more division. “I don’t want this to become a black versus white situation,” she said. She emphasized that the actions of a violent few should not define entire communities. She wants the focus on stopping hate and violence, not inflaming it. “It’s unfortunate these people made it into hate,” she said, “but I don’t want retaliation.”

A Family Shaken to Its Core

The attack’s effects extend into Holly’s home. Her five-year-old cries when she sees her mother’s injuries. Her oldest daughter saw the video online before Holly could warn her. She now says she needs therapy. “This doesn’t just affect the victims,” Holly stressed. “It affects their families too.”

Police Indifference at the Scene

Holly’s sharpest criticism was for police. She says the officers who arrived never called for medical help, never dispersed the crowd, never took witness statements, and never asked for her name. One victim had to demand multiple times that they record his information. “They didn’t care,” she told Laura. Officers leaned against their patrol car as if nothing serious had happened.

“I wasn’t going to file a report because what’s the point?” Holly said. “They didn’t even want to take down my name.” Laura condemned the “permissive attitude toward crime” that emboldens criminals.

A Fight for Accountability

Laura closed the interview by pledging to stay on the story. She will press city leaders, the police department, and the mayor for answers. Holly’s aim is not only justice for herself but also protection for others. Her courage in speaking out — despite fear, pain, and public attacks — stands as both a warning about rising lawlessness and a call for Americans to demand better from those sworn to protect them.