Charges against Oak Lawn officer for alleged excessive force dropped, sparking criticism.

Charges against Oak Lawn police officer Patrick O'Donnell, accused of using excessive force against a 17-year-old during a 2022 arrest, have been dropped by Cook County prosecutors. The decision has sparked criticism from the Arab American Action Network. The teen and his family have filed a civil rights lawsuit against the officers and the village, which is still pending in federal court.

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