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Charges Dropped for UCF Trans Student After Arrest Video

7/24/2026

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In February 2025, UCF police arrested transgender student Vick after a clash with juveniles.
Officer Michael Rivera and Officer Dan Riley used pepper spray and a taser.
Vick faced battery, resisting arrest without violence, and disorderly conduct charges, completed a diversion program, and had charges dropped by the Orange County Attorney.
Body-camera footage entered the public record, was posted on YouTube, and showed Vick yelling “stop misgendering me” and refusing handcuffs.

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In February 2025, UCF police arrested transgender student Vick after a clash with juveniles.
Officer Michael Rivera and Officer Dan Riley used pepper spray and a taser.
Vick faced battery, resisting arrest without violence, and disorderly conduct charges, completed a diversion program, and had charges dropped by the Orange County Attorney.
Body-camera footage entered the public record, was posted on YouTube, and showed Vick yelling “stop misgendering me” and refusing handcuffs.