Posted on 02/20/2019 4:51:46 PM PST by BadLands59
about attack in Streeterville Jussie Smollett Jussie Smollett participates in an "Empire" panel during the Television Critics Association summer press tour in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Aug. 8, 2017. (Willy Sanjuan/AP) Jeremy Gorner, Megan Crepeau, William Lee, Tracy SwartzChicago Tribune
“Empire” actor Jussie Smollett has been charged with disorderly conduct for allegedly filing a false police report about an attack he said occurred as he walked to his apartment building in Streeterville last month.
The charge, a felony, was announced by the Cook County state’s attorney’s office Wednesday evening, hours after police called Smollett “a suspect in a criminal investigation … for filing a false police report.”
Earlier in the day, attorneys for Smollett, 36, met with prosecutors and detectives but it was unclear if the actor was present, according to police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi. The lawyers, Todd Pugh and Victor P. Henderson, could not be reached for comment. They have been joined by high-profile, Los Angeles-based lawyer Mark Geragos who has represented numerous celebrities, including pop star Michael Jackson, R&B singer Chris Brown and actress Winona Ryder.
On Tuesday, two brothers who had been under arrest in the case appeared at the criminal courthouse, also to talk to prosecutors and detectives, authorities said. They and their attorney, Gloria Schmidt, were seen near the grand jury rooms Tuesday afternoon, but police said they did not appear before a grand jury.
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Calling Kamala,, yes it’s nice to have old friends in high places and tap instant connections to best lawyers, plus being having the “Chicago way” available. I read that his sister had worked in the Obama WH. He’s connected like a mafia thug. Hollyweird takes care of their own kind.
Thanks for your post. I am sure there are some really ticked off P. I.s who will be seeking federal charges against Smollett.
"Where's the FBI and their early morning raid with dozens of armed agents?"
Speaking of Tucker, it’s going to be interesting to see what FOX and Empire do with the Smollett now...
That reminds me.. What’s going on with Weinstein and all of his raped HOllywood ho’s?
It’s a felony charge that’s what matters. And if they can make the charge stick.
Media should also be charged with filing false reports.
“I bet Roger Stone would have appreciated the same respect that they are showing this little racist pos.”
Indeed
I guess that’s all you get for ruining black history month.
[The word is, he’s on the lam.]
They’ll cheese him!
CNN and MSNBC still not covering the Smollett story....
Keeping some hope for the Feds, KC.
Kim Foxx recused herself, to save her sorry, incompetent, Preckwinkle-tool ass. They left it to some underling white dude who came up with the lame felony charge to protect the cabal.
In most states, this carries a minimum of one year in jail.
Sounds to me like a pretty light sentence!! He’ll probably get fined and community service...BET ON IT!!! If he does jail time he’ll probably serve 4-6 months..MARK IT!!
Will there be an early morning raid of his house with CNN there to broadcast it?
That is FEDERAL. Look at Illinois and Chicago law.
Seriously?
Ok, What would you have charged him with?
It is a felony charge. So....
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