Trial continues for Chicago Police Sergeant accused of pinning 14-year-old to ground

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Trial continues for Chicago Police Sergeant accused of pinning 14-year-old to ground

It was the second day of testimony in the trial of Chicago Police Sergeant Michael Vitellaro.

It was the second day of testimony in the trial of Chicago Police Sergeant Michael Vitellaro.

He was accused of pinning a 14-year-old to the ground last summer.

Vitellaro reportedly thought the boy had stolen his son's bike.

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The teen's family said they plan to file a civil lawsuit against the sergeant because they believed it was racially motivated. 

Vitellaro was stripped of his police powers last August and remains on a leave of absence.