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Alleged attackers ‘have a relationship’ with Jussie Smollett
NY Post ^ | February 15, 2019 | | Gabrielle Fonrouge and Lia Eustachewich

Posted on 02/15/2019 7:00:07 PM PST by conservative98

Two Nigerian brothers who “have a relationship” with “Empire” star Jussie Smollett have been arrested in the alleged hate attack on the TV actor — further fueling speculation he staged it, Chicago police said Friday.

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To: conservative98

They were just released without any charges. CPD says they have more investigating to do.


21 posted on 02/15/2019 7:37:15 PM PST by Cementjungle
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To: conservative98

Just heard the cops let them go with no charges


22 posted on 02/15/2019 7:38:09 PM PST by bigbob (Trust Trump. Trust the Plan.)
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To: traderrob6; Sarah Barracuda
I did too, Fox said they released them with no charges. Thanks for the info

I think the question then is-- did these guys turn on Smollett or are the cops/DA not going to pursue this hoax because of political correctness?

23 posted on 02/15/2019 7:39:07 PM PST by Cubs Fan (Unless something is done to control immigration democrats will soon have a monopoly on federal power)
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To: Cubs Fan

If it was a hoax Mr Smallit should be prosecuted and made to pay for the Resources that were wasted on this.


24 posted on 02/15/2019 7:40:31 PM PST by Jaded (Pope Francis? Not really a fan... miss the last guy who recognized how Islam spread... the sword.ag)
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To: conservative98

Just searched—Here is a news article saying they let the two nigerian suspects go—

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/jussie-smollett-case-two-suspects-033542439.html


25 posted on 02/15/2019 7:42:51 PM PST by Cubs Fan (Unless something is done to control immigration democrats will soon have a monopoly on federal power)
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To: conservative98

Case Update: Due to new evidence as a result of today’s interrogations, the individuals questioned by police in the Empire case have now been released without charging and detectives have additional investigative work to complete.


26 posted on 02/15/2019 7:43:39 PM PST by Cubs Fan (Unless something is done to control immigration democrats will soon have a monopoly on federal power)
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To: conservative98

I think Chicago PD could use some help from the FBI.


27 posted on 02/15/2019 7:44:55 PM PST by marajade (Skywalker)
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To: A strike
Maybe he was a little confused...


28 posted on 02/15/2019 7:44:57 PM PST by PLMerite ("They say that we were Cold Warriors. Yes, and a bloody good show, too." - Robert Conquest)
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To: Cubs Fan
Due to new evidence as a result of today’s interrogations...

Ah. "They sang like canaries". Got it.

29 posted on 02/15/2019 7:45:39 PM PST by Billthedrill
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To: Cubs Fan

the cops said new evidence came to light during their interrogation and now they are free..my guess they spilled the beans..said Smollett hired them to do it..that is not a crime on their part


30 posted on 02/15/2019 7:45:52 PM PST by Sarah Barracuda
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To: Cubs Fan

Case Update: Due to new evidence as a result of today's interrogations, the individuals questioned by police in the Empire case have now been released without charging and detectives have additional investigative work to complete. pic.twitter.com/Hswn1Qjgcy— Anthony Guglielmi (@AJGuglielmi) February 16, 2019


31 posted on 02/15/2019 7:51:06 PM PST by conservative98
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To: rdl6989

Smollett likes the butch boys


32 posted on 02/15/2019 7:51:17 PM PST by PGR88
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To: conservative98

I get the feeling Jussie is about to get a knock on the door.


33 posted on 02/15/2019 7:58:02 PM PST by rdl6989
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One of the Nigerians tried to murder someone in Chicago, and got an unbelievable deal: probation!

They are well known to Police.


34 posted on 02/15/2019 8:01:28 PM PST by AnthonySoprano
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To: conservative98

Relationships fore and aft.


35 posted on 02/15/2019 8:04:57 PM PST by humblegunner
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To: conservative98

Could this story be wrapped up by tomorrow ... or Tuesday, since government is about to go on vacation again?


36 posted on 02/15/2019 8:06:16 PM PST by Tax-chick (They should have listened to Julian Simon.)
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If the attack don’t fit, charges must be writ.

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37 posted on 02/15/2019 8:13:14 PM PST by AnthonySoprano
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38 posted on 02/15/2019 8:14:34 PM PST by RightGeek (FUBO and the donkey you rode in on)
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39 posted on 02/15/2019 8:15:44 PM PST by RightGeek (FUBO and the donkey you rode in on)
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To: conservative98

Fox News reporting that both have been released, no charges.


40 posted on 02/15/2019 8:21:04 PM PST by blueplum ( "...this moment is your moment: it belongs to you... " President Donald J. Trump, Jan 20, 2017)
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