Video Shows Black Woman Dragged From Bar After Racial Slur

A deeply disturbing video has resurfaced, showing a shocking incident where a Black woman was violently dragged from a bar by a white man who allegedly used a racial slur. The footage captures the harrowing moments that led to felony battery and hate crime charges against the suspect.

The Incident at Mac & Frankie’s

The video shows 27-year-old Vinisha Sherrod being forcefully handled by Nicholas Monacelli at Mac & Frankie’s bar in Bradley, Illinois, on December 23, 2025. According to reports, the altercation began when Monacelli allegedly directed the N-word at Sherrod, who was at the bar with her girlfriend and a friend. Sherrod stated she had not even looked in his direction before the slur was used.

Following the racial slur, the bar’s manager asked Sherrod and her companions to leave. However, the situation escalated dramatically. Sherrod recounted that a bartender attempted to snatch her drink, which then led to multiple white men, including Monacelli, forcibly removing her from the establishment. “All I know is just, like, a bunch of white men just come grabbing me, and forcing me out,” she stated in an interview.

Violent Assault and Injuries

The surveillance footage and cellphone video reveal the brutality of the assault. Monacelli is seen dragging Sherrod, with his arm pressed against her neck, out into the street. When Sherrod attempted to resist, Monacelli allegedly grabbed her braids, pulling out some of her hair. She fell to the ground, hearing her thumb crack – an injury later confirmed as a broken thumb. Her friend’s attempt to intervene was met with aggression, but she managed to warn off another man who approached.

The physical assault left Sherrod with a broken thumb and hair torn from her scalp. Police later arrested Monacelli, who now faces serious charges including three counts of aggravated battery (Class 3 felonies), one count of hate crime (Class 4 felony), and two counts of battery (Class A misdemeanors), as confirmed by Kankakee County State’s Attorney Jim Rowe.

Legal Ramifications and Bar Suspension

The state’s attorney’s office acknowledged the severity of the incident, stating, “The conduct displayed in the video (and that preceded the incident) is disgusting and vile… and we take the harm caused – to the victims and to the community – very seriously.” In response to the events, Mac & Frankie’s bar, operated by R.J.D.M. Entertainment, Inc., received a two-day suspension of its liquor license and was fined $350. Monacelli has been banned from the establishment.

Furthermore, a hearing revealed that the bar had allowed illegal activity on its premises and failed to intervene. The bartender on duty was cited for not contacting the police promptly and was subsequently terminated. These actions underscore the serious failures in oversight and response during the incident.