Community rallies to support man after vicious attack

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A small group of community activists has come together in support of John Rager after he was attacked recently for no reason.

John's sister, Jimilee Hoover, says she's always been protective of her younger brother -- and proud that despite his mental challenges he works hard to support his family.

He works late nights at a Cleveland Heights bakery.

Last Wednesday his bike had a flat tire, so he had to take the bus to work. 

As he was walking from the bus stop to his home in Cleveland's Collinwood neighborhood, a group of men attacked him unprovoked.

They viciously beat his head and body and left him to die.

And now his sister is more determined than ever to fight for her baby brother.

A Facebook page -- John Needs Justice -- has been created to raise awareness and money for him and his wife, Dee Dee, who also has learning disabilities.

Additionally, Cleveland Councilman Mike Polensek has set up two funds -- one to raise money for John and another to raise reward money to find his attackers.

You can contribute to the victim fund at any Key Bank branch. To donate to the reward fund, call Polensek's office at (216) 664-4236.

Polensek said donations to the reward fund have reached $1,000 so far.

Cleveland police encourage anyone with any information about the incident to contact the Detective Michael Legg of the Fifth District. He can be reached at (216) 623-2589. Anonymous information can be given to Crime Stoppers by calling (216) 252-7463.

WKYC-TV

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