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

[Gardenista]

He's a generous guy. Look how much money he gave to those brothers to buy mugging supplies!

AKA hate crime kit.

 

[Bravo]

He's a generous guy. Look how much money he gave to those brothers to buy mugging supplies!

 

[cody22]

1. Verified account 5m5 minutes ago
   NEW from Chicago: Joe Magats, the first assistant state's attorney who made the final decision to drop the charges against Jussie Smollett, says in an interview: "We didn't exonerate him."
   
   4 replies37 retweets17 likes
   
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   Verified account 4m4 minutes ago
   Magats, the asst state's atty, said he saw no problems with the police investigation or the evidence against Smollett. The charges against Smollett were dropped in return for his agreement to do community service, he said, and for forfeiting his bond to the city of Chicago.
   
   4 replies21 retweets9 likes
   
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   Verified account 3m3 minutes ago
   More from the asst state's attorney: "Here's the thing -- we work to prioritize violent crime and the drivers of violent crime. Public safety is our number one priority. I don't see Jussie Smollett as a threat to public safety."
   
   2 replies10 retweets6 likes
   

Julie Bosman‏Verified account @juliebosman
"We stand behind the investigation, we stand behind the decision to charge him and we stand behind the charges in the case. The mere fact that it was disposed of in an alternative manner does not mean that there were any problems or infirmities in the case or the evidence."

" Alternative manner "........Is that a new term for "crooked cover up "?.....LOL !!!....moo

 

[Gardenista]

Just making the point that he is known to be giving to others.IMO

Who cares? He perpetrated a hate crime.

 

[cody22]

Who cares? He perpetrated a hate crime.

And is getting away with it......moo

 

[kimlynn]

I'll just say this....from day one we were given false information by someone unknown even to LE according to the Superintendent.
Remember how doubt was planted in the minds of the public that they couldn't find anyone in the video aside from Jussie?
I'm sure plenty have egg on their faces at this point so of course they try to save face.
IMO they didn't have any facts to support a case. IMO

 

[TTF14]

I'm gonna start banking my volunteer hours and start giving more charitably now in case I commit a crime someday. I didn't know this type of insurance was even available until now!

 

[Eclipse]

Philip Holloway‏Verified account @PhilHollowayEsq
Philip Holloway Retweeted Philip Holloway

#JussieSmollett team can spin it how they wish but he bought himself out of serious offenses in something akin to a sweetheart plea deal

1. Verified account 5m5 minutes ago
   NEW from Chicago: Joe Magats, the first assistant state's attorney who made the final decision to drop the charges against Jussie Smollett, says in an interview: "We didn't exonerate him."
   
   4 replies37 retweets17 likes
   
2. 
   Verified account 4m4 minutes ago
   Magats, the asst state's atty, said he saw no problems with the police investigation or the evidence against Smollett. The charges against Smollett were dropped in return for his agreement to do community service, he said, and for forfeiting his bond to the city of Chicago.
   
   4 replies21 retweets9 likes
   
3. 
   Verified account 3m3 minutes ago
   More from the asst state's attorney: "Here's the thing -- we work to prioritize violent crime and the drivers of violent crime. Public safety is our number one priority. I don't see Jussie Smollett as a threat to public safety."
   
   2 replies10 retweets6 likes
   

Julie Bosman‏Verified account @juliebosman
"We stand behind the investigation, we stand behind the decision to charge him and we stand behind the charges in the case. The mere fact that it was disposed of in an alternative manner does not mean that there were any problems or infirmities in the case or the evidence."

#2 makes no sense to me. To forfeit money and do community service is "punishment" so he would need to plead guilty to something, wouldn't he? To drop charges would mean to "walk free" because some procedure had been breached or new developments that made the initial charges invalid. Also, they are supposedly sealing his "records". ???????????

 

[kimlynn]

Who cares? He perpetrated a hate crime.

Charges were dropped. That is a fact.

 

[maggieg]

If they wanted to not pursue it because they have other priorities, it is what it is but there is no way they should have made this deal without him pleading guilty.

Like it or not they have exonerated him in a lot of peoples eyes, even if they claim they didn't

 

[Gardenista]

Charges were dropped. That is a fact.

He was not exonerated. And he perpetrated a hate crime against me. Those are facts.

 

[Gardenista]

Matt Finn‏Verified account @MattFinnFNC
Chicago police detective tells @FoxNews “We have a lot more evidence than we told the media about and we were fully prepared to go to trial. We’re very angry this happened.” #JussieSmollett

 

[kimlynn]

He was not exonerated. And he perpetrated a hate crime against me. Those are facts.

Link to it being a hate crime and it being a hate crime against you.Charges were dropped.

 

[Tillicum]

link to PC Fox Live

 

[cybervampira]

 

[Gardenista]

Link to it being a hate crime and it being a hate crime against you.Charges were dropped.

IL - Actor Jussie Smollett allegedly attacked in hate crime Jan 2019 #4 *SMOLLETT ARRESTED*

 

[Tillicum]

CPD has an incredibly hard and dangerous job IMO. They don't deserve this slap in the face.

 

[Eclipse]

If they wanted to not pursue it because they have other priorities, it is what it is but there is no way they should have made this deal without him pleading guilty.

Like it or not they have exonerated him in a lot of peoples eyes, even if they claim they didn't

So I guess if you are caught with a small amount of drugs, shoplift, write hot checks, etc., you will get away with it in Chicago because it's not big enough to pursue? Do they not have traffic tickets anymore either?

 

[Inthedetails]

I'll just say this....from day one we were given false information by someone unknown even to LE according to the Superintendent.
Remember how doubt was planted in the minds of the public that they couldn't find anyone in the video aside from Jussie?
I'm sure plenty have egg on their faces at this point so of course they try to save face.
IMO they didn't have any facts to support a case. IMO

No, it sounds like they do have evidence. But the case isn't a priority given more serious cases so they made a deal with his bond money and community service. He has not been exonerated. That is my understanding given current statements from authorities.

What is odd is the deal doesn't seem to require he admits guilt. ??

Jmo

 

[Puzzles8]

State's Attorney is holding press conference at 3:00 CST

CPD press conference is delayed.
How many Chicago officials do you think are screaming on phones right now.