IL - Actor Jussie Smollett allegedly attacked in hate crime Jan 2019 #4 * ALL CHARGES DROPPED*

[Gardenista]

The Appeal‏ @theappeal
“After reviewing all of the facts & circumstances of the case, including Mr. Smollett's volunteer service in the community & agreement to forfeit his bond to the City of Chicago, we believe this outcome is a just disposition & appropriate resolution.” Cook County State Attorney

 

[TTF14]

I have a strong suspicion this is a deal state prosecutors made with the feds. We’ve seen this before. The state drops charges to allow the feds to step in with stronger charges. This happened with the Arizona compound where there were 14 kids in squalor and a dead 3 year old. State charges for murder were not brought, and the child abuse “holding” charges were dropped. The feds are now prosecuting all of the adults for terrorism charges.

I think there is a good possibility that the federal investigation into Jussie’s “White powder” terroristic threat letter is concluded, and federal charges are imminent. JMO. The state charges would typically proceed first, so by dropping them, the way is open for the feds. The state can always re-file charges in the future if they wish since he was never tried.

I really, really hope you are right!

 

[Randazzo]

Now that he got away with it the next time there's a news story about a "hate crime" everyone will wonder if it's just another hoax. And it probably will be.

 

[Puzzles8]

I have a strong suspicion this is a deal state prosecutors made with the feds. We’ve seen this before. The state drops charges to allow the feds to step in with stronger charges. This happened with the New Mexico compound where there were 14 kids in squalor and a dead 3 year old. State charges for murder were not brought, and the child abuse “holding” charges were dropped. The feds are now prosecuting all of the adults for terrorism charges.

I think there is a good possibility that the federal investigation into Jussie’s “White powder” terroristic threat letter is concluded, and federal charges are imminent. JMO. The state charges would typically proceed first, so by dropping them, the way is open for the feds. The state can always re-file charges in the future if they wish since he was never tried.

I hope the Feds do prosecute. In the meantime, what a relief for all of those politicians that are running in elections in April.....................................

 

[anonypotomous]

It’s wishful thinking that the feds will do anything. I have a feeling this case is over.

 

[K_Z]

Also remember that there are massive issues with the way County Attorney Kim Foxx mishandled the case and interfered with an ongoing investigation. This gets her temporarily off the hook while a “possible” federal prosecution about the letter unfolds. As well as a “possible” investigation into how her office interfered— which the police have called for.

 

[Gardenista]

@RaferWeigel
I can tell you that @Chicago_Police are furious over SA Kim Foxx’s decision to drop all charges against #JussieSmollett

 

[Gardenista]

Rafer Weigel‏Verified account @RaferWeigel
The community service according to #Smollett defense team was done prior for something not related to this case. It just gets more confusing.

 

[Gardenista]

Charlie De Mar‏Verified account @CharlieDeMar
Sources tell CBS2 Chicago Police Supt. Johnson is “furious.” He had no heads up this was going to happen.@cbschicago

 

[lonetraveler]

REALLY???????? This is so disgusting I can't even................

 

[Gardenista]

LOL

Mark Rivera ABC7‏ @MarkRiveraABC7
STATEMENT FROM SMOLLETT FAMILY: "Our son and brother is an innocent man whose name and character has been unjustly smeared. ".. "He was the victim of an assault and then falsely blamed for his own attack. This morning truth has prevailed and he has been vindicated." @ABC7Chicago

 

[lonetraveler]

Wow, he must have interesting information on his phone from very important friends.

 

[lonetraveler]

LOL

Mark Rivera ABC7‏ @MarkRiveraABC7
STATEMENT FROM SMOLLETT FAMILY: "Our son and brother is an innocent man whose name and character has been unjustly smeared. ".. "He was the victim of an assault and then falsely blamed for his own attack. This morning truth has prevailed and he has been vindicated." @ABC7Chicago

LOL too.

 

[LietKynes]

Charges DROPPED against Jussie Smollett | Daily Mail Online
'Today, all charges against Jussie Smollett were dropped and his record has been wiped clean of the filing of the complaint against him.
'Jussie was attacked by two people he was unable to identify on January 29th. He was a victim who was vilified and made to appear as a perpetrator as a result of false and inappropriate remarks made to the public causing an inappropriate rush to judgement.
'Jussie and many others were hurt by these unfair and unwarranted actions. This entire situation is a reminder that there should never be an attempt to prove a case in the court of public opinion.
So, since his record has been expunged... it will not affect his future employment ?
And he was an "innocent" victim all along ?
Haven't followed this case in its' minutiae , but I take it he has a clean record from now on ?
Eta : Added quotation marks

 

[Gardenista]

ABC News‏Verified account @ABC
JUST IN: Smollett family statement: "Our son and brother is an innocent man whose name and character has been unjustly smeared." http://abcn.ws/2FCG6Hq

11:44 AM - 26 Mar 2019

 

[LietKynes]

Wow, he must have interesting information on his phone from very important friends.

Agreed.
Would be nice to know which strings he pulled.

 

[lonetraveler]

So, is he now to be considered a "victim" on WS?

 

[Randazzo]

So, is he now to be considered a "victim" on WS?

Only if OJ Simpson is also a victim.

 

[JDG]

Disgusting, just disgusting. IMO MOO etc

 

[Puzzles8]

Wow, he must have interesting information on his phone from very important friends.

You nailed it!