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Former ECU football player files lawsuit against the city of Greenville for excessive force during a traffic stop

A former East Carolina University football player has filed a lawsuit against the city of Greenville, North Carolina after he says police there used excessive force during a traffic stop. NBC's Alyssa Hefner spoke to both the former player and his lawyer. (WITN/Attorney Brandon Atwater)
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A former East Carolina University football player has filed a lawsuit against the city of Greenville, North Carolina after he says police there used excessive force during a traffic stop. NBC's Alyssa Hefner spoke to both the former player and his lawyer. (WITN/Attorney Brandon Atwater)

Posted 2023-08-10T08:48:00-0400 - Updated 2023-08-10T08:56:06-0400