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Ricky Price's Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Rock Hill Police Continues

1/16/2026

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Price Pursues Justice

A federal civil rights lawsuit by Ricky Price against Rock Hill police remains active after a state court dismissed his malicious prosecution claim, and the judge's ruling on progression is pending.
Price spent four months in jail on drug charges later dropped, and he argues police lacked probable cause.
The incident, captured on video, sparked 2021 protests.
Ricky Price's brother Travis Price received a $500,000 settlement for his wrongful arrest.

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Frey Defends Officers

Maine's Attorney General Aaron Frey seeks to dismiss an excessive force lawsuit against the state of Maine and the Maine State Police.
The suit stems from a March 2024 arrest of Justin Savage, who was allegedly assaulted by officers.
Video footage reportedly shows an officer slamming Savage's head into the ground.
The attorney general's office defends the officers, noting the state police claim that Savage provoked the response.

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Price Pursues Justice

A federal civil rights lawsuit by Ricky Price against Rock Hill police remains active after a state court dismissed his malicious prosecution claim, and the judge's ruling on progression is pending.
Price spent four months in jail on drug charges later dropped, and he argues police lacked probable cause.
The incident, captured on video, sparked 2021 protests.
Ricky Price's brother Travis Price received a $500,000 settlement for his wrongful arrest.

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