The Cook County State's Attorney's Office said Timothy Trybus, 62, has been charged with two counts of felony hate crime. He was previously charged with misdemeanor assault for the incident.
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Trybus was caught on camera last month verbally harassing Mia Irizarry in June. The video shows him approaching her, asking why she is wearing a v-neck Puerto Rican flag shirt with the words "Puerto Rico" written below the neckline.
Trybus is then seen asking her if she's an American saying, "Are you a citizen? Are you a United States citizen?"
Irizarry is heard telling Trybus that Puerto Rico is part of the United States as he approaches her multiple times.
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Irizarry can be heard asking a park police officer for help, and telling him she is uncomfortable. The officer is seen walking away.
As Trybus continues to harass her other officers arrived and a female police officer finally steps in on behalf of Irizarry.
The officer, identified by authorities as Patrick Connor, resigned Wednesday night.