Cincinnati brawl timeline: Brutal assault spirals into national firestorm

The FBI has launched a federal investigation into a violent brawl that occurred in downtown Cincinnati, resulting in the arrest of multiple suspects. The incident, which left six civilians injured, has sparked public outrage and national attention due to the graphic footage of the assault, including the use of racial slurs. Cincinnati Police Department and FBI are collaborating on the case, and several suspects have been charged with felonious assault and aggravated riot. The city’s mayor, Aft, Pureval, faced criticism for taking a family vacation during the incident, though he plans to cut the trip short. Political figures, including Bernie Moreno and Vivek Ramaswamy, have voiced strong opinions on the handling of the case and the need for law enforcement accountability.