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Coverage dated October 14, 2026

Four people in Utah who helped ‘Reckless Ben’ in viral Lego dispute sue American Fork and 13 police officers

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A viral YouTube feud over missing Lego sets led to days of police encounters in Utah. Now, four people involved are suing American Fork, alleging officers violated their rights.

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  1. ABC 4 Utah

    Civil rights lawsuit filed against American Fork Police over handling of Reckless Ben LEGO dispute (opens ABC 4 Utah)

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    A federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed against the city of American Fork and over a dozen American Fork Police officers and detectives over the way they handled the Reckless Ben LEGO dispute.

  2. Salt Lake Tribune

    Four people in Utah who helped ‘Reckless Ben’ in viral Lego dispute sue American Fork and 13 police officers (opens Salt Lake Tribune)

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    Salt Lake Tribune's feed description

    A viral YouTube feud over missing Lego sets led to days of police encounters in Utah. Now, four people involved are suing American Fork, alleging officers violated their rights.

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