Charges against Kean Babcock, one of fifteen people arrested during a chaotic encounter with police on the Roebling Bridge last summer, were dropped on Wednesday, according to court documents, after he admitted the police had probable cause to arrest him. The 15 arrested on the bridge were initially charged with felony rioting, but most of […]
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Charges dismissed against CityBeat journalist arrested on Roebling
Misdemeanor charges against Madeline Fening were dismissed on Wednesday, according to court documents, after she admitted the police had probable cause to arrest her. Fening, an investigative reporter with Cincinnati CityBeat who was arrested during a chaotic clash with police on the Roebling Bridge in July, had a trial scheduled for January. Kenton County prosecutors […]
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Report details reasons for Covington police officer’s suspension
What you need to know Last week, Covington Police Chief Justin Wietholter addressed the Covington Board of Commissioners to inform them that officer Zachary Stayton, filmed repeatedly punching a protester during a chaotic encounter with demonstrators on the Roebling Bridge in July, would be placed on a 30-day unpaid suspension. The address was short, both […]
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Covington Police suspend officer who punched protester on Roebling
A Covington Police officer who was seen on video punching a protester during a chaotic encounter on the Roebling Bridge in July has been suspended for 30 days, following an internal affairs investigation. Covington Police Chief Justin Wietholter told commissioners at Tuesday night’s meeting that other than officer Zachary Stayton’s actions, the investigation found officers’ […]
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CityBeat intern arrested at Roebling protest found guilty of misdemeanor
A Kenton County jury found a University of Cincinnati student and former CityBeat intern guilty of one misdemeanor charge related to arrests made during a protest on the Roebling Bridge in July. Lucas Griffith, who was found not guilty of three other charges in Kenton County District Court on Thursday, was one of 15 arrests […]
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What to know about the CityBeat trial in Kenton County this week
Update: Since the initial publication of this story, LINK nky has learned that one of the trial dates has been rescheduled. We’ve updated to the story to reflect the new information.–LINK nky editorial, Sept. 29, 2025. One journalist from Cincinnati CityBeat, Lucas Griffith, will stand trial in Kenton County District Court this week for charges […]
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Prosecutors urged to dismiss charges against journalists arrested on Roebling Bridge
A group of professors penned an open letter to Kenton County Attorney Stacy Tapke, asking that the misdemeanor charges against two CityBeat journalists be dropped. The journalists, Madeline Fening and Lucas Griffith, were arrested during a protest on the Roebling Bridge in July. Organizations who contributed to the letter include the American Society of Journalists and Authors, the Greater […]
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OneNKY Center officially opens its doors: Take a look inside
What you need to know After two years of construction, the OneNKY Center has officially opened its doors with tenants already moved in. Inside the building, the offices are filled with artwork, office supplies, desks and the employees who occupy them. The building, located at the base of the famous Roebling Bridge, is the latest […]
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New body camera footage shows PD’s response during Roebling Bridge protest
Covington police have released additional body camera footage from a July protest on the Roebling Suspension Bridge that resulted in 15 arrests. The newly released video shows chaotic confrontations between officers and protesters as police attempted to clear demonstrators from the roadway during the late July protest. The footage captures multiple angles of the arrests, […]
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Trial dates set for some Roebling protestors
What you need to know Trial and pre-trial dates have been set for some of the people arrested during a chaotic encounter with several police forces on the Roebling Bridge on July 17. Two hearings related to the encounter occurred in Kenton County District Court this week, on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. Judge Kenneth Easterling […]