UPDATED: Cops/Mayor Angry After Charges Dropped Against Jussie Smollett
(Chicago, IL) — Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson says justice was not served after prosecutors dropped all charges against actor Jussie Smollett. Chicago Democratic Mayor Rahm Emanuel said the Empire actor used hate crime laws to advance his career. Emanuel added he fears victims of hate crimes will be doubted after this case. Johnson said Smollett is hiding behind a brokered deal and a whitewash. Smollett was being prosecuted for allegedly lying to police about an alleged racial attack. All records in the case are being sealed.
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03-26-2019 10:50:08
UPDATED: Reports: Cops Angry After Charges Dropped Against Jussie Smollett
(Chicago, IL) — Several reports say Chicago police are furious prosecutors have dropped all charges against actor Jussie Smollett. Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson is expected to speak about the decision shortly. Smollett was being prosecuted for allegedly lying to police about an alleged racial attack. All records in the case are being sealed.
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03-26-2019 09:49:06
UPDATED: Jussie Smollett Thanks Friends Family
(Chicago, IL) — Jussie Smollett says he will be forever grateful for his friends and family who stood by him. Speaking to reporters after all charges against him were dropped, the Empire actor said he has been truthful and consistent on everything from day one. Smollett was being prosecuted for allegedly lying to police about an alleged racial attack. He added that “this has been an incredibly difficult time” and he just wants to “get back to work and move on” with his life. All records in Smollett’s case have been sealed.
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03-26-2019 09:42:16
UPDATED: Jussie Smollett Thanks Friends Family
(Chicago, IL) — Jussie Smollett says he will be forever grateful for his friends and family who stood by him. Speaking to reporters after all charges against him were dropped, Smollet said he has been truthful and consistent on everything from day one. Smollett was being prosecuted for allegedly lying to police about an alleged racial attack.
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03-26-2019 09:18:15
UPDATED: Smollett Attorney Speaks
(Chicago, IL) — Jussie Smollett’s attorney says she never again wants to see the police use the press to convict someone. After prosecutors dropped all charges against Smollett, Patricia Brown told reporters she hopes he can continue on with his life. Brown added that she has no idea why the state charged Smollett for staging a racial attack. Smollett was being prosecuted for allegedly lying to police about an alleged racial attack.
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03-26-2019 09:18:05
UPDATED: Fox Statement Charges Dropped Against Empire actor Jussie Smollett
(Chicago, IL) — Prosecutors have dropped all charges against Empire actor Jussie Smollett. The actor is inside a Chicago courtroom for an emergency hearing this morning. The producers of “Empire” released a statement saying they will let the press know if the actor will continue in his role at a later date. Smollet was booted of Empire after the charges were announced. Smollett’s lawyer confirmed “all criminal charges against him were dropped and his record has been wiped clean of the filing of this tragic complaint against him.” Smollett was being prosecuted for allegedly lying to police about an alleged racial attack.
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03-26-2019 08:56:14
UPDATED: Smollett Charges Dropped
(Chicago, IL) — Jussie Smollett is expected to speak at any moment now that all charges have been dropped against the Empire actor. His family released a statement saying Smollett’s name has been smeared after a rush for judgement. Smollett pleaded not guilty to multiple disorderly conduct charges last week connected to an alleged attack. Reports say he will not be doing any community service.
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03-26-2019 08:50:24
UPDATED: Charges Dropped Against Empire actor Jussie Smollett
(Chicago, IL) — Prosecutors have dropped all charges against Empire actor Jussie Smollett. The actor is inside a Chicago courtroom for an emergency hearing this morning. Smollett’s lawyer confirmed “all criminal charges against him were dropped and his record has been wiped clean of the filing of this tragic complaint against him.” Smollett was being prosecuted for allegedly lying to police about an alleged racial attack.
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03-26-2019 08:19:02
UPDATED: Charges Dropped Against Empire actor Jussie Smollett
(Chicago, IL) — Reports say prosecutors have dropped all charges against Empire actor Jussie Smollett.
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03-26-2019 08:16:12
Reports Smollett In Court Today
(Chicago, IL) — Reports say Empire actor Jussie Smollett is inside a Chicago courtroom for an emergency hearing. Smollett pleaded not guilty to multiple disorderly conduct charges last week connected to an alleged attack. The hearing may be connected to his attorney Mark Geragos. Geragos is the alleged unnamed co-conspirator in the Nike extortion case against Michael Avenatti.
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03-26-2019 07:51:01
