Tackled by NYPD Officer After Running Over His Foot

[tater1977]

Caught on Camera: Boyfriend of Hills Star Stephanie Pratt Tackled by NYPD Officer After Running Over His Foot

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Neetzan Zimmerman


Damian Mory of Queens says he just happened to be in the right place at the right time to film 28-year-old Julien Chabbott run over a NYPD officer's foot while trying to avoid being ticketed outside the Mercer Hotel in SoHo.

Chabbott, co-creator of the popular smartphone app Line Snob and significant other of Hills cast member Stephanie Pratt (who can be seen in the video), reportedly parked his Ferrari 458 Spider in the hotel's valet zone and was in the process of being ticketed by Officer Felix Recio when he decided to make a hasty getaway.

He ignored Officer Recio's order not to get in his car, choosing instead to run over the cop's foot.

He was subsequently arrested and charged with felony assault, vehicular assault, obstructing governmental administration, and disorderly conduct.

Officer Recio was treated for his injuries and released, but remains off duty.

[Archetype]

Why would the officer put his foot in front of the tire? What a moron.

[The Sushi Hunter]

Well it wasn't exactly tackling him, more like pulling him out of the car and throwing him down to the ground. But good stuff either way. Hell if I had a car like that, I'd sit happy and get the ticket and then leave. The cop stuck his foot out to stop the guy from leaving. When a cop is issuing you a ticket, your supposed to cooperate. This guy wasn't being cooperative. Cop was doing his duties. Now the moron with the car gets hit with a felony. That should leave him with nothing to smile about.

[Rick]

Why would the officer put his foot in front of the tire? What a moron.

The fact the guy tried to move a police officer, who had his body against his car, is assaulting an officer. It would be the same if the guy shoved the officer with his hand. When you're receiving a ticket, it is tantamount to being under arrest until he says you're free to go.

[tater1977]

Ferrari mauls foot, cop sues

Last Updated: 6:02 AM, August 21, 2012

Posted: 12:06 AM, August 21, 2012


NYPD officer is planning to sue reality star Stephanie Pratt’s playboy boyfriend Julien Chabbott for $10 million, after he allegedly ran over the cop’s foot with his $260,000 Ferrari outside the swanky Mercer Hotel this month.

Officer Felix Recio will claim Julien, 28 — who owns social media site Line Snob — tried to run him over in his flashy red Ferrari Spyder, injuring his foot, after he gave him a parking ticket in SoHo on Aug 4.

Recio has now hired lawyer Sal Strazzullo, who’s seeking to up the charges against Chabbott from felony assault to first-degree assault with a deadly weapon. Strazzullo said, “Chabbott clearly had no regard for Officer Recio’s life. Hitting him with his Ferrari could have caused serious injuries or death. I would like the charges adjusted to first-degree assault. I am meeting with the district attorney’s office next week to discuss bringing more serious charges.”



Queens resident Recio, 34, who is married and has a daughter, told us, “I was left with a swollen foot and bruising. But I believe he deliberately drove towards me with an intent to hurt me. I am suing for personal injury while the criminal charges are ongoing. I have not been able to work since this happened.”

Chabbott was with “The Hills” star Pratt when he clashed with New York’s Finest. The trouble flared after Chabbott jumped back into his Ferrari and started moving forward, allegedly running over the cop’s foot.

“I was writing the ticket. He got in the car, I told him not to, but he proceeded to take off,” Recio said. “He hit my foot, but I could have been very badly injured. I was just trying to do my job. He was parked in a no-standing zone, and he didn’t have a registration sticker, as required.”

Ben Brafman, attorney for Chabbott, who denies the criminal charge, said: “We are not aware of any civil lawsuit. Indeed, I would be shocked if a $10 million lawsuit is in fact being contemplated given the fact that we have developed information to the effect that the officer in question appears to have suffered no injury whatsoever.”


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[The Sushi Hunter]

Yeah Sal is going to have to work really hard to convince any judge to award 10Mill for what we see in that video. Medical bills, yes, some time off from work and some lost wages, yes. Some pain and suffering, yes. 10Million, doubt it. I don't think the cop will get enough to quit working over, but he will probably get a nice chunk of change from an out of court settlement. But then Sal will get 45% of the settlement and after paying taxes on the remaining 55% the cop won't really get all that much. The video won't be in the best interest of the cop and his attorney.