🌱 Hate Crime Indictment + Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Update

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Here are the top three stories in Cincinnati today:

1. A Cincinnati man was charged with committing a federal hate crime by a federal grand jury on Wednesday. Darrin Johnson, 26, was arrested Thursday morning for physically assaulting a victim based on the victim's race in August 2021. The incident occurred on Calhoun Street at the University of Cincinnati. (WLWT Cincinnati)
2. A Cincinnati daycare worker has been deemed competent to stand trial by a judge for physically assaulting a one-year-old. Kristian Hemmitt will now face charges of assault, child endangering, and tampering with evidence. She will now appear back in court on Monday, Dec. 19. (FOX19)
3. Plans to construct a Martin Luther King Junior memorial in Cincinnati have been placed on hold. The City of Cincinnati reports that plans for the memorial were canceled due to "overwhelming feedback from community members." Despite the cancellation, a city memo states that the city remains committed to constructing a world-class and community-centric memorial honoring Dr. King. (WVXU)

Today in Cincinnati:

• Fakes, Forgeries, and Followers in the Taft Collection At The Taft Museum of Art (11:00 AM)
• Mercyful Fate Returns At The Andrew J Brady Music Center (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Cincinnati area to hit the market. (Cincinnati Patch)
• If you are in the market for a new best friend, check out these adoption-ready pets in the Cincinnati area that are searching for forever homes. (Cincinnati Patch)
• The Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center has announced the construction of 12 extended-stay apartments for cancer patients' families at their Liberty Campus. Click to learn more about the project. (Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center via Facebook)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.