Jussie Smollett March 27, 2019 Jussie Smollett hoax charges dropped, but federal investigation, lawsuits could be next Jussie Smollett may have had the criminal charges related to his alleged staged hate crime dropped, but the "Empire" star may still face both federal charges and civil lawsuits related to the scandal.
OPINION March 27, 2019 Robert Bianchi: Stunned by decision to let Jussie Smollett walk? So is this former prosecutor The outrage over the dismissal and sealing of records in the Jussie Smollett case well illustrates an instance of corruption in the criminal justice system.
Jussie Smollett March 27, 2019 Chicago cops smell political rat in wake of Jussie Smollett case dismissal In a striking maneuver on Tuesday, Chicago prosecutors dismissed all sixteen felony charges against “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett, who stood accused of staging his own hate crime. Now, livid law enforcement officials smell a political rat at play.
Jussie Smollett March 27, 2019 Rahm Emanuel considers suing Jussie Smollett to recoup money wasted on investigation: report After publicly blasting the decision to drop 16 charges against embattled "Empire" star Jussie Smollett, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is considering suing the actor to recoup some of the money the city wasted on the lengthy investigation, according to media reports.
Kamala Harris March 27, 2019 Kamala Harris on Jussie Smollett charges being dropped: 'I'm completely confused' Sen. Kamala Harris has admittedly gone through a series of emotions in relation to "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett's alleged attack in Chicago.
OPINION March 27, 2019 New York Post: Prosecutors just spat in the face of Chicago cops in Jussie Smollett case Jussie Smollett’s story is what the prudish New York Times used to call “a barnyard epithet.” You know and I know it. The Chicago Police Department knows it, and said so. The Chicago mayor knows it, and said so.
Jussie Smollett March 27, 2019 Brian Stelter cautioned by CNN colleague Steve Cortes: 'Don't disrespect the cops' in Smollett case CNN chief media correspondent Brian Stelter has taken a lot of flack on Tuesday for suggesting that “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett was truly a “victim” and that “we may never know” what happened to him the night of the alleged attack.
Jussie Smollett March 27, 2019 Late-night hosts on Jussie Smollett escaping charges: R. Kelly and Felicity Huffman are 'free to go' Late night comedians dedicated parts of their monologues to the shocking dismissal of the 16 criminal charges that were made against “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett.
Laura Ingraham's Monologue March 27, 2019 Laura Ingraham: Smollett and Russia collusion are a tale of two hoaxes - and the rabid left's in denial Laura Ingraham: There needs to be accountability in the Russia and Smollett hoaxes.
Tucker Carlson's Monologue March 27, 2019 Tucker Carlson: Smollett isn't innocent. He's something 'better' - privileged, famous and above the law Tucker Carlson: Smollett represents the highest privilege in this country.
Jussie Smollett March 26, 2019 Chicago Police: Jussie Smollett alleged hoax letter case handed over to FBI Despite all hate crime hoax charges against him being stunningly dropped on Tuesday, “Empire” star Jussie Smollett may not be out of the woods just yet.