The Investigation Continues

One week ago tonight, Thomas Rivera, the Mayor's Loyal Supporter, allegedly assaulted Scott Graber, a candidate for Massillon City Council President.

What makes Thomas Rivera's alleged assault so appalling is that it occurred during the intermission of a candidate's forum for mayor.

In America, we are supposed to be able to debate the great issues of the day, and participate in the Democratic process without fear from violence.

Except in Massillon.

Rivera endorsed Frank Cicchinelli for mayor. Cicchinelli was so proud of this endorsement, he included it on a campaign letter he mailed to city Democrats.

Rivera has written a letter to the editor, published in the Independent newspaper just this week, urging people to vote for Mayor Cicchinelli.

Rivera has financially contributed to the mayor's campaign.

This alleged assault is still, a week later, being investigated.

According to the Independent, there was a witness who identified Rivera;

"A witness reported Rivera was screaming when he approached Graber" (The Independent, April 23, 2011).

Graber knew his alleged assailant was Thomas Rivera.

It has been a week.

Did he do it, or not?

What could possibly be left to investigate?