Ohio Man Sentenced for Elder Assault | Cleveland News

A brutal home assault in Portage County, Ohio, has led to a 13-to-18-year prison sentence for Richard McNeal, who pleaded guilty to attempted murder and weapon possession while disabled. The attack, on April 20, 2025, involved McNeal striking a 70-something woman with a heavy tool and pushing her down stairs—her injuries didn’t match his initial 911 call. She suffered critical wounds and defensive injuries. This case underscores the chilling reality of domestic violence and the justice system’s response to such violent crimes against the elderly. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9fcafabe4a7f0013