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The vote was triggered by Pureval’s disgraceful response to a brutal assault on July 26, an attack caught on video and shared nationwide. But the mayor’s failures didn’t stop there.
Instead of standing behind the man who was attacked, Pureval turned the entire ordeal upside down.
He ordered prosecutors to go after Alex Tchervinski, a 45-year-old who was beaten bloody while defending himself and his girlfriend.
Yes, you read that right—the victim was treated as the criminal. His “crime”? Fighting back while being assaulted by multiple thugs in the street.
This wasn’t a case of justice. It was politics. And Cincinnati’s cops had finally had enough.
Police union president Ken Kober tore into the mayor’s weak leadership, blasting him for abandoning the very people risking their lives to keep the city safe.
Kober didn’t hold back. He accused Pureval of “overruling law enforcement and prosecutors for cheap political points” and declared the decision “a disgraceful stain” on Cincinnati.
The anger wasn’t just about one case. It was about a pattern—politicians who put activism over safety, leaving officers and citizens to deal with the fallout.
The July 26 attack happened on a Saturday. Where was the mayor? Not in his city.
Pureval was busy vacationing in Canada, ignoring the growing outrage back home. He didn’t even bother addressing the public for three days.
While videos of the beating spread like wildfire online, Cincinnati’s mayor was apparently enjoying Vancouver instead of leading his city.
Thankfully, law enforcement—not the mayor—stepped up. Seven suspects have now been charged in connection with the vicious attack.
Patrick Rosemond (38), Jermaine Mathews (39), Montanez Merriweather (34), DeKyra Vernon (24), Dominique Kittle (37), and Aisha Devaughn (25) face a long list of charges, including multiple counts of felonious assault, assault, and aggravated rioting.
A seventh suspect, Gregory Wright (32), was charged with aggravated riot and aggravated robbery after reportedly stealing a victim’s chain during the chaos.
Two of the suspects also face federal charges—Merriweather for being a felon in possession of a firearm and Mathews for trafficking fentanyl.
But instead of focusing on these criminals, Pureval chose to target the man who was beaten on camera.
This debacle shines a spotlight on a growing problem across America.
Police unions from coast to coast are reaching their breaking point. Officers risk everything to protect communities, yet Democrat mayors throw them under the bus to score points with activists.
Pureval saw a white victim defending himself against multiple attackers and apparently thought: How can I twist this to make the activist crowd happy?
That’s not leadership. That’s cowardice.
The Cincinnati police vote wasn’t just about one mayor. It’s part of a national trend where Democrat leaders shield criminals and punish victims.
It’s a dangerous two-tiered justice system where your race and politics determine whether you’re protected or prosecuted.
By voting unanimously against Pureval, Cincinnati police sent a loud warning: Enough is enough.
And if more police unions across America follow their lead, the political class won’t be able to ignore it any longer.
