Karolina Obrycka Sues Anthony Abbate And City Of Chicago
Karolina Obrycka, the bartender at Jesse's Short Stop Inn who was beaten by Chicago police officer Anthony Abbate, has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Abbate and the City of Chicago. Abbate beat Obrycka after she refused to serve him drinks. The beating was captured on the bar's security cameras. Obrycka has also sued Gary Ortiz, a friend of Abbate's who attempted to threaten Obrycka into not filing a complaint, and Patti Chiriboga, a waitress at the bar. The suit seeks $1 million in damages and alleges that the City of Chicago fails to investigage and discipline its officers. Obrycka is represented by attorney Terry Ekl. Abbate has been placed on leave by the police department.
