CPD Officer convicted of "pummeling" female bartender for not serving drinks: Claimed self-defense

[Suji to Seoul]

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 Karolina Obrycka as she tended bar in February 2007 in an attack caught on a tavern security tape that was played around the world.

Abbate, 40, faces probation to up to five years in prison when he is sentenced June 23. He remained free Tuesday after Fleming denied a request to revoke bond.

Abbate's conviction is the latest in yet another ugly chapter for a Chicago Police Department that's been plagued by allegations of brutality and bad behavior.

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Okay. . .so I'm glad this SOB is convicted and should get the max for beating up a woman half his size for not getting him drunk???????????

I forgot. . .there are only a few bad apples out there. Most cops are good people. . .I forgoet! IT's only a few bad apples, like the torturers are Abu Garib were only a few bad apples!

I have never done anything wrong in my life (not even a parking ticket). My criminal record and arrest record is as clean as wind driven snow. I hate police officers! I have more respect for an illegal street gang of gangbangers than I do the legally sanctioned, badge wearing punk street gang gangbangers!

Oh, and it's videotaped too! Here is the officer!

[LostinVA]

1. Even better: notice the bystanders who didn't help? FELLOW OFFICERS

If you watch the whole videotape, you'll see her berate them for doing nothing. They ALL deserve to lose their badges.

[grannie4peace]

3. agreed!!!!!!

[Locrian]

2. what a pice of shit. nt/