Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge responded Monday to public outrage over a viral video showing a violent mob assault downtown, insisting the footage lacks “context” and accusing both social and mainstream media of distorting the situation. The attack left a man beaten and a woman knocked unconscious—yet Theetge appeared more focused on defending the department’s response than addressing the brutality captured on video.
Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge lashed out at reporters and social media users following the release of viral footage showing a brutal mob attack over the weekend. The brawl, which left a woman unconscious and bloodied, has led to five arrests and national outrage, but Theetge appeared more frustrated with media coverage than with the violence itself.
