Dismissal of ‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett’s case brings backlash, more questions

Empire actor Jussie Smollett, center, arrives at the Leighton Criminal Court Building for his hearing on March 14, 2019, in Chicago.Prosecutors still insist Jussie Smollett faked a racist, anti-gay attack on himself in the hopes that the attention would advance his acting career. The “Empire” star still says he was assaulted by two men late at night in downtown Chicago.

Smollett has become a household name as a result of the case, but it’s unclear if the dropped charges will diminish the taint that followed his arrest last month. His insistence that he had been vindicated may make the entertainment industry cautious about fully embracing him. First Assistant State’s Attorney Joseph Magats said prosecutors “stand behind the investigation and the facts.”When dropping cases, prosecutors will sometimes insist that the defendant accept at least a measure of responsibility. Outside court, neither Smollett nor his legal team appeared to concede anything about his original report in January.

Many legal experts were surprised by the dismissal, especially the fact that it did not include any condition that Smollett apologize and admit he staged the assault.

He should be charged and sentenced equal to the charge in which he fabricated. Similar law used to prevent false allegations. Innocent men could have had their lives ruined over the incident.

Watch the link between TinaTchen, SAKimFoxx and MichelleObama. This will get interesting.

Different rules based on who you are. Sad, but, that is how it will always be.

A clear case of Democrat party interference in the American justice system. Outrageous.

So if someone smacks him around because of what he did, would that be a hate crime or revenge?

More American b s . Chicago will not let this stand. Jussie is guilty. Paid a $10,000 fine, is going to do community service. Wait until the full force of the mayor's office comes down on this mess.

Trudeau to send him $10.5 million

Because walking away from such a crime should be normal? It's not; it stinks and the high ranking officials connected should go to jail as well as conman Smollett!

O look more minority privilege can you imagine if a white guy made the same false accusations the black community would be calling for him to be jailed for life and using it as an excuse to riot.

Confirmation. ... two sets of laws exist

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