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A Parsons man has sued the city of Parsons and one of its police officers for allegedly violating his civil rights and using excessive force last year during an arrest. The city of Parsons and the officer, Brice Dickens, deny wrongdoing during the arrest and are seeking to have the federal suit dismissed, or Dickens removed as a defendant, for failing to state a claim, among other reasons. Ma…