ROCK HILL, S.C. — The brother of the man involved in a controversial arrest in Rock Hill back in 2021 is now suing the city and the former officer involved.
Three years ago, Travis Price was slammed to the ground by then-officer Jonathan Moreno at a gas station in Rock Hill. It was captured on Facebook Live, police body cameras, and nearby surveillance cameras.
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Last November, attorneys for Travis Price announced a civil suit against the city of Rock Hill over the arrest had been settled for $500,000. Justin Bamberg, a state representative in the South Carolina General Assembly and one of Price's lawyers, said at the time it was one of the largest settlements of its kind with the city.
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Now, Travis Price's brother, Ricky Price, is bringing the city and Moreno to federal court again.
According to the new lawsuit, Ricky Price says he suffered mental and physical harm due to the incident.
The Rock Hill Police Department said it does not comment on pending lawsuits.