Eye-gouging suspect pleads guilty, sentencing scheduled

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ohio (WKEF) — The suspect in the eye-gouging incident has plead guilty.

From previous coverage, 27-year-old James Fickling had been charged in connection with an incident that occurred in June 2025, during which a victim was reportedly assaulted in a downtown parking garage. Earlier reporting noted that Fickling was evaluated and found competent to participate in his defense.

According to court records, Fickling has now pleaded guilty to the charges related to that incident…

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