Cops Behaving Badly - and then covering up for one of their own

cbs2chicago.com - Off-Duty Cop Caught On Tape Beating Bartender A vicious attack by a drunk - a drunk cop - on a bartender who refused to serve him another drink. All caught on video.

The Chicago Police Department made a unilateral decision that they were going to charge him only with a misdemeanor without telling the State's Attorney’s Office," said [Attorney Terry Ekl who represents the alleged victim].

But prosecutors took over and filed felony aggravated battery charges.

You mean cops are subject to same laws as everyone else? Probably only when they are caught on tape carrying out a brutal attack.

More charges - like intimidating a witness - may be added later.

He was one of 100 Chicago police officers who had been hired despite having prior drug or alcohol related driving offenses.

Chicago's Finest.