New Documents in Jussie Smollett Case Reveal Police Told Deal in Works a Month Before Charges Dropped
New documents on the Jussie Smollett case show that prosecutors told Chicago police detectives a possible deal with the Empire actor was in the works a month before charges against him were dropped. Thursday reveal that Cook County prosecutors wer...
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New documents on the Jussie Smollett case show that prosecutors told Chicago police detectives a possible deal with the Empire actor was in the works a month before charges against him were dropped.
Thursday reveal that Cook County prosecutors were investigating investigating Smollett’s case that a deal with the actor could include a $ 10,000 fine and community service. know it [the case] was going to be handled the way it was. “Smollett was charged with 16 counts alleging he was police when he reportedly had been the victim of a racist, anti-gay attack in January . Police contend the black and openly actor staged the attack because he was unhappy with his salary and wanted publicity.
Then, in a surprise move, prosecutors dropped the charges against Smollett on March 26, without explanation and without the actor admitting guilt.
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