FBI Investigates Cincinnati Mob Beating, Parks Backlash

Cincinnati City Councilwoman Victoria Parks is facing intense backlash after a Facebook post in which she said the white victims of a downtown mob attack 'begged for that beat down.' The comment followed viral footage of the assault, though some sources allege additional unreleased footage and claim possible provocation, intoxication, and slurs may have contributed to the violence. Multiple suspects have been charged in connection with the attack, and the FBI has launched an investigation. Critics, including Ohio State Rep. Phil Plummer, have demanded hate crime charges for the attackers and condemned Parks' remarks as 'outrageous.' The city council's Democratic endorsements have fueled further political debate over the controversy. The incident has renewed concerns about public safety and the impact of political rhetoric in major U.S. cities.