RCI Hospitality (US:RICK) Prnewswireยท2025-10-29 22:36Core Viewpoint - RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. is facing a class action lawsuit due to allegations of bribery and tax fraud, which has significantly impacted its stock price [1][3]. Allegations - The lawsuit claims that RCI executives engaged in tax fraud and bribery to conceal this fraud, leading to an understatement of the legal risks associated with the company [3]. - Following the announcement of the indictment by New York State Attorney General Letitia James, RCI's stock price dropped by $5.53 (16%) to close at $28.79 on September 16, 2025, and further fell by $2.99 (10.38%) to close at $25.80 on September 17, 2025 [3]. Class Action Participation - Shareholders interested in participating as lead plaintiffs in the class action must submit their papers by November 20, 2025, but they can also remain absent class members without taking action [4]. - The representation in the class action is on a contingency fee basis, meaning shareholders will not incur any fees or expenses [5].