'They are making fools of all of us': Shell-shocked Mayor Emanuel demands to know why State's Attorney's office decided to drop ALL of Jussie Smollett charges DESPITE admitting he is guilty
Daily Mail
March 27, 2019
An incredulous Rahm Emanuel said on Wednesday that prosecutors' decision to drop all the charges against Jussie Smollett made 'fools of all of us' as he demanded answers as to why the Empire star was able to escape 'scot-free' despite the State's Attorney still believing he is guilty of staging a hoax hate crime.
Smollett, 36, walked out of court on Tuesday a free man after secretly completing 16 hours of community service and forfeiting $10,000 in bond.
Assistant State's Attorney Joe Magats said that even though he does not believe the star is innocent, his office had suddenly decided not to pursue charges because Smollett has a 'lack of criminal background' and was not a threat to the community.
Emanuel, who decried the decision after hearing about it during a police academy graduation ceremony, went on Good Morning America on Wednesday to demand more answers. 'This does not add up. They better get their story straight, this is making fools of us all,' he said. 'He abused the city of Chicago, he committed a crime here. He lied about something,' he went on, adding that it was not just the state but also a grand jury who thought Smollett was guilty.
Kim Foxx, the State's Attorney for Cook County, Illinois, is under intense scrutiny after she recused herself from the case. She is facing more questions about how she tried to intervene in the Chicago police’s investigation and how much influence Michelle Obama’s former aide, Tina Tchen, had on her decision.
Tchen told Foxx she had concerns about the investigation. Foxx then shared texts with members of Smollett’s family.
EDITOR’S NOTE: It may be of interest to note that George Soro’s contribution of more than $400,000 to Foxx’s election campaign was instrumental in her becoming Cook County’s state attorney.
I still cannot fathom how 16 felony counts can be exchanged for 16 hours of community service. Shit, that’s one hour for each felony.
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I'll bet he really didn't do the community service. Someone just signed off on it. Imagine one hour of community service for each felony count.
Its easy. If you are a good liberal, a minority and truly hate Donald Trump all things are possible. Even getting your old job back.
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