Anthony Abbate

Anthony Abbate is a former Chicago police officer. He was found guilty of aggravated battery after pummeling a female bartender half his size.Abbate claimed he acted in self-defense.From an AP report: A hulking Chicago police officer who claimed he pummeled a female bartender half his size because he thought he was in danger was found guilty Tuesday of aggravated battery. Judge John Fleming rejected Anthony Abbate's claim that he acted in self defense when he threw, punched and kicked...Read Full Story

As if he hadn't yet caused enough outrage among Chicagoans, former CPD officer Anthony Abbate went before a judge Wednesday asking for his old job back. Abbate was fired after a video captured him savagely beating Karolina Obrycka, a 125-pound female bartender at Jesse's Short Stop Inn. The clip circulated widely through the media around the internet, leading to Abbate's termination. Watch the infamous beating: His current lawsuit claims that the Chicago Police Board committed 12 violations...Read Full Story

An off-duty Chicago police officer convicted of pummeling a female bartender half his size has been sentenced to two years probation and anger management classes.Cook County Circuit Judge John Fleming sentenced Anthony Abbate (ah-BAHT'-ee) on Tuesday. He also imposed a home curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. and ordered Abbate to perform 130 hours of community service.Prosecutors had asked for a prison term. But Fleming said he didn't see any aggravating factors to justify that.Earlier this month...Read Full Story

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Tower Sky Deck, Cruise across River Michigan and Millennium Park. These top 10 Chicago tourist attractions are the best places to venture while in Chicago. <b>Navy Pier</b> Navy Pier is one of th There are so many things to do in Chicago that a tourist might wonder where to start from. From natural beauty of the Michigan River flowing across the heart of the City to the spectacular view of the Chicago high rises from one of the tallest buildings of the world Sears Tower, Chicago will treat you...Read Full Story