Matthew Kafagolis and Ethan Kirkwood, the alleged perpetrators in the anti-gay crime that took place on or near University of Cincinnati’s campus, are now being charged with two counts of misdemeanor assault each, according to the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts’ Web site. The charges were refiled as misdemeanors against the alleged perpetrators on March 19, and March 20, respectively. The original charges these individuals faced were felonious assault. A misdemeanor charge carries a maximum penalty of less than a year in jail.