OAK LAWN, Ill. — The teenager who was violently arrested in Oak Lawn last week is expected to go before a judge Tuesday.
The arrest was captured on camera and sparked protests and rallies outside the Cook County Juvenile Detention Center in a show of support for 17-year-old Hadi Abuatellah, who is expected to be released to his parents Tuesday afternoon.
Abuatellah is charged with one felony count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, one count of felony resisting arrest, two counts of misdemeanor resisting arrest and one count of possession of cannabis by a passenger in a motor vehicle.
The charges came Monday after Abuatellah was discharged from Advocate Christ Medical Center.
The teen was arrested after a short police chase in Oak Lawn on July 27. In a video recorded by a witness, officers are captured repeatedly punching the teen.
Police say the teen ran from a traffic stop, did not follow orders and kept reaching for a bag. According to authorities, officers found a gun inside the bag.
The teen’s family has filed a federal lawsuit against Oak Lawn Police for excessive force and for violation of his constitutional rights based on race. Abuatellah’s family says he suffered bleeding on the brain, broken pelvis and nose — among other injuries.
Oak Lawn police say they are cooperating with state police during its investigation.
The teen’s family declined to speak until after the 17-year-old’s detention hearing Tuesday afternoon.
This is a developing story. Check back for details.