In July 2022, Officer Patrick O’Donnell was captured on video repeatedly punching 17-year-old Hadi Abuatelah during an arrest. The incident led to public outcry and accusations of excessive force. In February 2023, O’Donnell was indicted on felony charges of aggravated battery and official misconduct. However, in December 2024, the Cook County State’s Attorney dropped the charges, citing insufficient evidence to proceed to trial. ([patch.com](https://patch.com/illinois/oaklawn/charges-dropped-against-oak-lawn-officer-viral-teen-beating-video?utm_source=openai))
Patrick O’Donnell – Oak Lawn Police Department
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