Ex-Hollywood police officer Matthew Barbieri on trial for allegedly hitting handcuffed suspect

HOLLYWOOD – A former Hollywood police officer is on trial for allegedly hitting a handcuffed suspect.

Opening statements have been Friday morning.

Matthew Barbieri is charged with battery following the 2019 incident.

According to the arrest report, Barbieri and one other officer responded to a home disturbance.

A suspect was arrested and whereas in handcuffs, surveillance video from contained in the condo confirmed Barbieri hitting the person twice.

Barbieri faces as much as a yr in jail.