DELHI TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A man's eye has been permanently damaged after he was allegedly punched by another man in the dorms at Mount Saint Joseph University, according to court documents.
Court records say 19-year-old Cameron Hardy, who has been charged with felonious assault, punched the victim in the eye, causing severe lacerations. The victim was taken to the hospital and underwent a 6-hour-long emergency surgery, but doctors said it was "unlikely he would ever regain vision or normal vision in the affected eye," according to court documents.
Hamilton County Prosecutor Connie Pillich's office said Hardy was indicted on one charge of felonious assault for the alleged attack.
"This senseless act of violence has left a young person with life-altering injuries," wrote Pillich in a statement. "Violence of any kind has no place in our community, especially on our college campuses where students deserve to feel safe as they pursue their education. My office will work tirelessly to ensure justice is served for the victim."
Pillich said the victim is still receiving ongoing medical treatment.
The assault happened in a dormitory building at Mount Saint Joseph University, court documents say.
According to the documents, the victim was asked by Hardy and two acquaintances to step into the hallway of the building for a conversation. While the victim was speaking with the acquaintances, documents say Hardy approached from behind and hit the victim.
The documents say Hardy decided to attack the victim because he believed the victim disrespected a friend by refusing to fight him.
Hardy is being held in the Hamilton County Justice Center on a $20,000 bond, of which he must pay 10%.
I have reached out to Mount Saint Joseph University for comment but have not yet heard back.
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