Prosecutor says officer was 'legally justified' to shoot Ryan Hinton. Family plans lawsuit

Family of Ryan Hinton plans civil suit after prosecutor rules shooting justified

The family of Ryan Hinton plans to file a civil suit after Hamilton County Prosecutor Connie Pillich ruled the fatal police shooting was "legally justified."

‘Not justified’: Ryan Hinton’s family speaks after prosecutor releases findings

Just moments ago, Hamilton County Prosecutor Connie Pillich announced that the officer who fired several rounds at Ryan used justified force that day.

Attorney for Ryan Hinton family: Civil suit will be filed 'soon' after prosecutor deems shooting justified

The family of an 18-year-old shot and killed by a Cincinnati police officer in May will file a civil lawsuit, the family's attorney said in a press conference. The news comes directly after the county prosecutor announced the shooting was justified.Hamilton County Prosecutor Connie Pillich told reporters she determined the still-unnamed officer who fatally shot Ryan Hinton on May 1 was legally justified in his use of force. Pillich said the offi…

Prosecutor says officer was 'legally justified' to shoot Ryan Hinton. Family plans lawsuit

Fanon Rucker, an attorney representing the Hinton family, promises a civil suit will be filed.

Family to Sue After Prosecutor Rules Ryan Hinton Shooting Justified

Source: Sutthicha Weerawong / Getty The family of 18-year-old Ryan Hinton says they plan to file a civil lawsuit after Hamilton County Prosecutor Connie Pillich announced Tuesday that the Cincinnati police officer who fatally shot him on May 1st was legally justified in using deadly force. During a press conference, Pillich said the evidence showed Hinton posed an immediate threat to officers. “When Ryan Hinton was confronted by officers about …