Ohio lawmaker Cecil Thomas asked Black community leaders in Cincinnati to join him at a meeting Monday to discuss concerns tied to the downtown fight that has garnered national attention.
Specifically, Thomas asked Black leaders, representatives of Black organizations and supporters of the Black community to attend to express any concerns tied to the city’s handling of the fight.
Dozens of people filled pews at New Prospect Baptist Church to listen as local leaders spoke about the videos, the brawl and law enforcement’s response in the weeks that have followed. Then, community members themselves took up mics to ask their questions of those leaders and express their feelings.
Questions remain on why one man still does not face charges
Ohio state representative Cecil Thomas began by questioning why Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge and other officials have not announced any charges for a man involved in the fight who appeared to slap another man toward the beginning of the altercation…