An incident that unfolded on June 22 at the Montgomery Inn Boathouse led to the indictment of two individuals, Kyle Raleigh and Troy Morrow. According to a report by FOX19, the altercation began with a minor crash and escalated violently, resulting in severe injuries for Lois and Douglas Morrow.
A grand jury indicted Kyle Raleigh, son of Tri-State meteorologist Steve Raleigh, on charges of aggravated assault and felonious assault, as stated in court documents. Raleigh's attorney, Merlyn Shiverdecker, expressed frustration with the grand jury's findings, saying, "We are disappointed with grand jury's findings in reference to Kyle Raleigh," and emphasizing, "Kyle is presumed innocent," as obtained by FOX19. Shiverdecker also noted that Troy Morrow, the son of the injured couple, has been charged with menacing, accusing him of instigating the incident.
WLWT reported that Lois and Douglas Morrow were taken to the hospital with concussions after the assault outside the restaurant where their son, Troy, worked. Court documents suggest that Kyle Raleigh "used deadly force" against the aged couple. Troy Morrow's attorney, Konrad Kircher, described the Morrows' injuries and highlighted that Lois Morrow suffered a fracture, a brain bleed, and additional severe injuries.
Details of the confrontation reveal a contentious encounter following a vehicular accident in the restaurant's parking lot, as stated by WCPO. After an argument over police involvement, violence erupted, leading to the injuries of Lois and Douglas Morrow. The Morrow family's account described a desire to call the police due to suspicions of alcohol influence and a subsequent assault when they sought aid. Troy Morrow was also injured during the dispute.
The case saw the appointment of Clermont County Prosecutor Mark Tekulve as a special prosecutor after the Hamilton County Prosecutor's office cited a conflict of interest. Tekulve's investigation culminated with the decision not to file charges against Steve Raleigh, with no evidence pointing to any violation of criminal law on his part. As noted by WCPO, Kyle Raleigh's next legal proceeding is his arraignment, set for October 4.
