One of two brothers arrested in Rock Hill, South Carolina, in June has filed a lawsuit against the city and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman, who represents the region.
The June arrests of 34-year-old Travis Price and Ricky Price, 35, were filmed by a bystander and shared to Facebook Live, sparking outrage. Travis Price filed the lawsuit on Monday in York County civil court, alleging defamation, false arrest and malicious prosecution. He also has filed a defamation claim against Norman, The Herald Online reported.
Price was initially charged with hindering police activity as officers investigated his brother Ricky, although the charges were later dropped and a Rock Hill police officer involved in the incident was fired and charged with third-degree assault and battery. Read the full story here ▶
