The Jussie Smollett Affair

[jackstar7]

If that's real...what a maroon!

I like that you extend the benefit of the doubt to Jacob Wohl. That's precious.

 

[Ichinisan]

I like that you extend the benefit of the doubt to Jacob Wohl. That's precious.

I've never heard the name before.

 

[UglyCasanova]

https://abc7chicago.com/police-unio...ing-in-jussie-smollett-investigation/5203862/

The president of the Chicago police union has sent a letter to the Justice Department alleging that Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx interfered in the police investigation of "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett.

Foxx had recused herself from the case, but Kevin Graham, Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) president, said that was insufficient and wants the feds to determine whether she broke any laws.

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Initially, Chicago police considered Smollett a victim. That's when members of his family reached out to Foxx for help getting the Feds to investigate. She apparently tried to help.

When investigators determined Smollett was not the victim and allegedly lied about the attack, Foxx recused herself from the case. The FBI never took over the case.

 

[Paladin3]

https://abc7chicago.com/police-unio...ing-in-jussie-smollett-investigation/5203862/

The president of the Chicago police union has sent a letter to the Justice Department alleging that Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx interfered in the police investigation of "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett.

Foxx had recused herself from the case, but Kevin Graham, Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) president, said that was insufficient and wants the feds to determine whether she broke any laws.

..
Initially, Chicago police considered Smollett a victim. That's when members of his family reached out to Foxx for help getting the Feds to investigate. She apparently tried to help.

When investigators determined Smollett was not the victim and allegedly lied about the attack, Foxx recused herself from the case. The FBI never took over the case.

The FOP doesn't like Fox, so they are grasping at straws to stick it to her. Does everything have to devolve into political posturing?

 

[Greenman]

The FOP doesn't like Fox, so they are grasping at straws to stick it to her. Does everything have to devolve into political posturing?

Yes.

 

[zinfamous]

I've never heard the name before.

Really?

Dude is a real peach

https://www.vox.com/policy-and-poli...wohl-trump-cpac-conservatism-ilhan-omar-grift

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news...er-lies-mueller-rbg-2020-election/2917226002/

He's basically the dumber version of James O'Keefe. Let that one sink in.

 

[zinfamous]

https://abc7chicago.com/police-unio...ing-in-jussie-smollett-investigation/5203862/

The president of the Chicago police union has sent a letter to the Justice Department alleging that Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx interfered in the police investigation of "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett.

Foxx had recused herself from the case, but Kevin Graham, Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) president, said that was insufficient and wants the feds to determine whether she broke any laws.

..
Initially, Chicago police considered Smollett a victim. That's when members of his family reached out to Foxx for help getting the Feds to investigate. She apparently tried to help.

When investigators determined Smollett was not the victim and allegedly lied about the attack, Foxx recused herself from the case. The FBI never took over the case.

asking the current Justice Department to weigh in on "interference in an investigation" is really fricking rich.

 

[MomentsofSanity]

And in an unexpected twist...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1110561203833716739

 

[Oyeve]

And in an unexpected twist...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1110561203833716739

Just means it ain't worth it. He'll do some volunteer service and it will all go away. I hope they never hire his ass ever again. What a piece of crap.

 

[realibrad]

This does not feel like justice was served.

 

[HomerJS]

I knew it was a witch hunt. A hoax. FAKE NEWS.

He has been completely vindicated!!

The media had it out for him all the time.

 

[fskimospy]

So wait I’m unclear, does the DA declining to prosecute him mean there’s no evidence he did anything wrong or does that standard only apply to the president?

 

[UberNeuman]

It's okay. The "crooked" FBI is still investigating him.

 

[realibrad]

So wait I’m unclear, does the DA declining to prosecute him mean there’s no evidence he did anything wrong or does that standard only apply to the president?

"After reviewing all of the facts and circumstances of the case, including Mr. Smollett’s volunteer service in the community and agreement to forfeit his bond to the City of Chicago, we believe this outcome is a just disposition and appropriate resolution to this case," according to a statement from the office of the Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx, sent to USA TODAY by her spokeswoman, Tandra Simonton.

Simonton said the $10,000 bond money that Smollett is forfeiting will be given to the city. One of the penalties for filing a false police report, if there is a conviction, includes paying for the police costs of investigating a false crime report.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life...arges-dropped-against-empire-star/3276106002/


It sure looks like they just want this to go away.

 

[HomerJS]

Anyone taking bets Trump will sick the FBI on Jussie?

 

[realibrad]

Anyone taking bets Trump will sick the FBI on Jussie?

You realize that they are not saying he is not guilty right? The articles and the quotes seem to indicate that the prosecutors believe he is guilty, but that they want this to go away.

I thought you were joking before about him being innocent.

 

[Ichinisan]

I knew it was a witch hunt. A hoax. FAKE NEWS.

He has been completely vindicated!!

The media had it out for him all the time.

You serious? This is his privilege as a celebrity.

 

[jmagg]

Called that one.

 

[brycejones]

The dropped charges are going to lead to some triggered snowflakes.

 

[s0me0nesmind1]

lol everyone agrees that he should pay the price for a fake hate crime and lying to the cops...

He's black so they should stick the book at him and give him the maximum sentences because the prosecution is racist, right? Nope. Like typical fashion, the elites are above the law.

 

[brycejones]

You serious? This is his privilege as a celebrity.

I read it as HomerJS having his tongue firmly planted in cheek.

 

[fskimospy]

"After reviewing all of the facts and circumstances of the case, including Mr. Smollett’s volunteer service in the community and agreement to forfeit his bond to the City of Chicago, we believe this outcome is a just disposition and appropriate resolution to this case," according to a statement from the office of the Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx, sent to USA TODAY by her spokeswoman, Tandra Simonton.

Simonton said the $10,000 bond money that Smollett is forfeiting will be given to the city. One of the penalties for filing a false police report, if there is a conviction, includes paying for the police costs of investigating a false crime report.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life...arges-dropped-against-empire-star/3276106002/

It sure looks like they just want this to go away.

I don't actually think he is innocent, I just think it's amusing.

 

[UNCjigga]

You serious? This is his privilege as a celebrity.

I think you missed the point (and the sarcasm.) Like, just because an investigation doesn't result in formal charges and indictments, it doesn't mean the subject is automatically vindicated and cleared of any wrongdoing, or that crimes weren't committed.

 

[Ichinisan]

You realize that they are not saying he is not guilty right? The articles and the quotes seem to indicate that the prosecutors believe he is guilty, but that they want this to go away.

I thought you were joking before about him being innocent.

LOL! I think HomerJS really is deluding himself about it.

 

[HomerJS]

You serious? This is his privilege as a celebrity.

Considering this week the /s should have been obvious.

Considering Trump and Manafort this update is garnering a slight smile on my face even though I thought he was guilty.