To prevail in a claim involving excessive use of force in the context of a prison riot the plaintiff must prove which of the following elements?

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In the context of a prison riot, the standard for excessive force claims is whether the force was applied maliciously and sadistically to cause harm, rather than in a good-faith effort to maintain or restore discipline.

To Prevail in a Claim Involving Excessive Use of Force