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The agency’s substantial backlog — made up of cases more than 18 months old — is compromising COPA’s ability to investigate more recent complaints alleging significant misconduct by Chicago Police officers, Chief Administrator Andrea Kersten said.
A family is suing Michael Vitellaro after the Chicago police sergeant was caught on camera pinning teen Josh Nieves to the ground in Park Ridge, IL.
The parents of a Park Ridge teenager who was restrained by an off-duty Chicago cop are now filing suit against the sergeant and the Chicago Police Department.
An off-duty Chicago Police officer is facing a civil lawsuit filed by the family of a teenager after the officer was seen on a 2022 video pinning the boy to the ground.
Family Sues Chicago, Cop Over Off-Duty Takedown Of Teen In Park Ridge - Skokie, IL - A judge found Chicago police Sgt. Michael Vitellaro not guilty of criminal charges. He and the city now face a civil lawsuit.