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August 17, 2012 11:02 AM

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Pat Mahaney Case: Ohio teens attacked 45-year-old man because they were bored, police say

By: Crimesider Staff
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(CBS) CINCINNATI, Ohio - Police say a pack of Ohio teens, ages 13 to 14, beat a 45-year-old man into unconscious because they were bored.

According to the Cinncinnati Enquirer, Pat Mahaney was walking home from a convenience store Saturday when he was hit from behind. Although Mahaney was knocked unconscious immediately, the beating apparently continued with the teens punching and kicking the helpless man.

Police reportedly said the boys, when taken in for questioning, admitted Mahaney had done nothing wrong. They said they only stopped the attacking the North College hill resident when a neighbor threatened to call police.

A police reports says the teens attacked 45-year-old man because they "were just bored and were looking for something to do," the Enquirer reports.

The young teens face charges of aggravated riot and felonious assault, the Enquirer reports. They are scheduled to be in court Aug. 24.

According to the Enquirer, the teen were taken to a juvenile detention center, only to be released a short time later. They are now under house arrest at their parents' homes.

Police say Mahaney, who has no health insurance, was treated for severe internal injuries and is recovering.

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by BreButta August 28, 2012 8:33 AM EDT

yall sound dum shut up , okay they did do wrong but yall taking it out of control like they kill him but they didnt so shut the **** up n get a life bra , they did a crime now they doing the time let them be bra

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by bmhay1 September 7, 2012 6:37 AM EDT: Excuse me Madam, You sound as ignorant and blind of the crime as the delinquents who committed this heinous crime! Are you the Mother of one or more of these delinquents? These 13 and 14 year olds knew better when they chose to beat Mr. Mahaney. And you say, "they did not kill him." Let me ask you. Just close your eyes and imagine me knocking you over the back of your head, and as you become unconscious, I kick, punch, and hit you until you have severe internal bleeding, internal injuries that could cause your death, however, lucky for you a neighbor comes to your rescue and says they are calling the police, so I run. Now, I was only ONE person, multiply that beating by how many delinquent 13 and 14 year olds? They are old enough to be held accountable as adults and I pray god they were, but most likely were not. Do you get the picture lady. Do NOT minimize for these delinquent bored 13 and 14 year olds. They have a big lesson to learn. Sounds like you have some lessons to learn as well.


by giz27g August 24, 2012 11:58 PM EDT: House arrest at their parents homes? Wow, sounds effective as their parents did such a wonderful job with them the first 13 to 14 years. I hope the law makes an example out of these kids. I hope the family of each of child has to pay part of those medical bills. If they can't the kids need to get jobs and have their checks garnished. Second family I know that this has happened to in a two week period in Cincinnati. Something needs to change.; Reply to this comment


by lindie5150 August 19, 2012 2:39 PM EDT: bored??? really?? bored??? i don't care what color anyone is, if your friggin' bored, go do something constructive you heartless little jackasses. throw the book at em, that will keep them busy for awhile.; Reply to this comment


by Haggi57 August 17, 2012 3:28 PM EDT: And people wonder why in the world George Zimmerman took notice of Trayvon Martin.; Reply to this comment


by jaysines August 17, 2012 3:25 PM EDT: This was a vicious attack and these kids should be punished. Pat is a nice guy who wouldnt hurt a fly so those of us who personally know him are obviously shocked. We have set up a fundraising campaign to help with his medical bills. If anyone is interested, here is a link to the indiegogo page:

http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/207417

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by audemus August 17, 2012 2:38 PM EDT: I agree with some of these comments....we SHOULD get an explanation as to why this was not a hate crime.; Reply to this comment


by IAMCS August 17, 2012 1:49 PM EDT: Why didn't the article say it was black teens attacking a white man? If it had been the other way around the title of the article would have read, "A group of white supremist teens brutalized black man in vicious racist attack". Neither scenario is acceptable. Just pointing out that the media candy coats black on white crime and magnifies white on black crimes. Why?; Reply to this comment


by GetaGriponYourself August 17, 2012 12:55 PM EDT: "Thirteen-year-olds ought to be playing basketball, not running the streets looking for ways to entertain themselves at the expense of somebody."

The six 'bored' boys have been charged with felonies of aggravated riot and felonious assault Even though the boys were all black and Mahaney is white, they will not be charged with a hate crime.; Reply to this comment


by endpcnow August 17, 2012 12:06 PM EDT: Any wonder why the white community is afraid of groups of young blacks??? Go to any video site and watch any of the hundreds of videos of gangs of blacks attacking white folks. Nary a mention in the news . . . ever. Here's a quote from the police:
"They were pretty arrogant in the interview with us," North College Hill Police Chief Gary Foust said. "It's appalling. I think it's despicable. This appears to be premeditated and there was no remorse on behalf of any of the assailants.; Reply to this comment

by BigAlinTX August 17, 2012 11:53 AM EDT

you have to dig on the internet to find out all suspects are black....why is that? if it was white guys beating up a black guy I grantee it would be part of the story. double standard.

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by GetaGriponYourself August 17, 2012 12:53 PM EDT: You don't have to dig far!

"Thirteen-year-olds ought to be playing basketball, not running the streets looking for ways to entertain themselves at the expense of somebody."

The six 'bored' boys have been charged with felonies of aggravated riot and felonious assault Even though the boys were all black and Mahaney is white, they will not be charged with a hate crime.


by GetaGriponYourself August 17, 2012 12:54 PM EDT: You don't have to dig far!

"Thirteen-year-olds ought to be playing basketball, not running the streets looking for ways to entertain themselves at the expense of somebody."

The six 'bored' boys have been charged with felonies of aggravated riot and felonious assault Even though the boys were all black and Mahaney is white, they will not be charged with a hate crime.

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