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Man Faces 30 Years for Armed Mob Attack

8/15/2025

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Montanez Merriweather, 34, could face 15 years behind bars for illegally possessing a firearm during a violent mob attack in Cincinnati on July 26. The Justice Department has charged him with local assault and aggravated riot, potentially adding up to 30 years. U.S. Attorney Dominick Gerace II stressed the need for accountability, as shocking video footage of the incident drew public outrage, despite some officials claiming the victims provoked the chaos.

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Montanez Merriweather, 34, could face 15 years behind bars for illegally possessing a firearm during a violent mob attack in Cincinnati on July 26. The Justice Department has charged him with local assault and aggravated riot, potentially adding up to 30 years. U.S. Attorney Dominick Gerace II stressed the need for accountability, as shocking video footage of the incident drew public outrage, despite some officials claiming the victims provoked the chaos.