JUST IN: All charges dropped in case against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett, reports; judge also grants motion to seal the case cbsn.ws/2TXbp8B
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March 26, 2019
Chicago mayor calls dropping of charges against Jussie Smollett a ‘whitewash of justice’
Jussie Smollett made an “emergency” court appearance on Tuesday, where 16 felony charges against him were dropped. The actor was previously accused of filing a false police report after allegedly staging a hate crime against himself.
Chicago mayor calls dropping of charges against Jussie Smollett a ‘whitewash of justice’
#JussieSmollett made a surprise visit to the Criminal Court building in #Chicago today. Reps for his legal team say there will be a “huge” announcement at about 1045am.
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The courts had #JussieSmollett appearing again April 17th, it’s unclear why he’s here. He’s joined by family, legal counsel, and a community activist well known in the city.
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First time we’ve seen #JussieSmollett smiling as he heads into the court room. @fox32news
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Here’s the full statement from Anne Kavanagh, who reps Smollett team: “Media Alert: Jussie Smollett is in Judge Watkins'courtroom at 26th and California for an emergency court appearance. Smollett and his lawyers will speak to reporters afterwards at the courthouse.” 3/3
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Charges against Jussie Smollett have been dropped by the state and his record has been wiped clean.
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“After reviewing all of the facts & circumstances of the case, including Mr. Smollet’s volunteer service in the community & agreement to forfeit his bond.. we believe this outcome is a just disposition & appropriate resolution to this case.” -- Cook Co Attorney #JussieSmollett
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This is partially why the case is dropped, lawyers from #JussieSmollett’s camp says “indictment should never have been filed in the first place… The case is voluntarily discontinued by the prosecutor.”
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After reviewing details and evidence, the state says #JussieSmollett’s work in the community is why they are axing the case. @fox32news
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A PR company just sent out this talking points memo on #JussieSmollett that includes this line: “ The news media was used by the Chicago Police Department and in many cases reported falsehoods without properly checking them out. “
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Statement from @20centuryfoxTV on Smollett charges dropped: “Many of you have reached out regarding today’s developments in the Jussie Smollett case. As of this time, the studio and network have no comment.”
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Sources tell CBS2 Chicago Police Supt. Johnson is “furious.”
He had no heads up this was going to happen.
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BREAKING: Jussie Smollett speaks after all charges were dropped: "I have been truthful and consistent on every single level since day one. I would not be my mother's son if I was capable of one drop of what I have been accused of." abcn.ws/2FCG6Hq
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Jussie Smollett's attorney: "He is a good, solid citizen of the city of Chicago" bit.ly/2FzfyWt
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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel compares Jussie Smollett's dropped charges to the recent college admissions scandal: "You cannot have, because of a person's position, one set of rules apply to them and another set of rules apply to everybody else" cbsnews.com/live-news/juss
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BREAKING: Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson on dropping of Jussie Smollett charges: "Do I think justice was served? No...I think this city is still owed an apology." abcn.ws/2FCG6Hq
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Previous coverage
Empire actor Jussie Smollett entered a not guilty plea to 16 counts of disorderly conduct for allegedly falsifying a police report about being attacked.
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