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Jussie Smollett did not get special treatment, says Chicago prosecutor Kimberly Foxx

Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx said she was 'not part of the charging decision'

jussie smollett - NBC News
2:56pm PDT - March 27th, 2019

Jussie Smollett did not get special treatment, Chicago prosecutor Kimberly Foxx says

Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx said she was 'not part of the charging decision'

jussie smollett - NBC News
2:56pm PDT - March 27th, 2019

Kim Foxx says Jussie Smollett treated same as anyone else

Television star Jussie Smollett may be a celebrity who rubs elbows with the Obamas, but prosecutors treated him the same as anyone else when they dropped all 16 felony charges against him, according to Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx.

jussie smollett - The Washington Times
2:49pm PDT - March 27th, 2019

Chicago police release a portion of Smollett investigation reports after his charges are dropped

Chicago police on Wednesday released a portion of their investigative reports in the case of actor Jussie Smollett, a day after prosecutors dropped all charges that had accused him of falsely reporting a hate crime against himself.

jussie smollett - Google News
2:25pm PDT - March 27th, 2019

Jussie Smollett 'indefensible' deal lands Kim Foxx, Soros-backed prosecutor, on hot seat

She may have recused herself from the Jussie Smollett case, but Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx has come under fire after her office made the stunning decision to drop all charges against the celebrity actor accused of orchestrating an elaborate hate cr…

jussie smollett - Google News
12:20pm PDT - March 27th, 2019

Chicago police release files in 'Empire' star Jussie Smollett case, day after charges were dramatically dropped

Chicago police came out swinging Wednesday and released the full 61-page investigative report in the alleged Jussie Smollett hate crime hoax, one day after charges against the "Empire" star were dramatically dropped -- but the move may have prompted a moot co…

jussie smollett - Fox News
11:22am PDT - March 27th, 2019

Jussie Smollett bombshell pits Obama chiefs of staff against one another

The Jussie Smollett saga has driven a wedge into Obama World.

jussie smollett - Fox News
11:07am PDT - March 27th, 2019

Jussie Smollett is not the best example of the lack of accountability in Chicago. Rahm Emanuel is.

Prosecutors announced on Tuesday that they were withdrawing charges against actor Jussie Smollett in the attack he reported. Then the mayor went nuclear.

jussie smollett - MSNBC
9:15am PDT - March 27th, 2019

Empire star Taraji P. Henson reacts to Jussie Smollett's dropped charges: 'Thank God the truth prevailed'

All the charges against Smollett were dropped on Tuesday.

jussie smollett - Entertainment Weekly
8:09am PDT - March 27th, 2019

Jussie Smollett hoax charges dropped, but federal investigation, lawsuits could be next

Jussie Smollett may have had criminal charges related to the alleged staged hate crime dropped, but the "Empire" star may still face both federal charges and civil lawsuits related to the scandal.

jussie smollett - Fox News
8:07am PDT - March 27th, 2019

Jussie Smollett: What is nolle prosse and what does it mean in 'Empire' actor's case?

Chicago prosecutors have dropped all charges against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett weeks after indicting him on 16 felony counts for allegedly filing a false police report.

jussie smollett - NBC News
8:02am PDT - March 27th, 2019

Jussie Smollett 'indefensible' deal lands Kim Foxx, Soros-backed prosecutor, on hot seat

She officially recused herself from the Jussie Smollett case, but Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx has come under fire after her office made the stunning decision to drop all charges against the celebrity actor accused of orchestrating an elaborate hate …

jussie smollett - The Washington Times
8:01am PDT - March 27th, 2019

Backlash, questions follow dismissal of Jussie Smollett case

CHICAGO (AP) — 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...

jussie smollett - Associated Press
7:42am PDT - March 27th, 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 rep…

jussie smollett - Fox News
7:22am PDT - March 27th, 2019

Late-night hosts try to unpack the dropped charges against Jussie Smollett: 'What?!'

"Jussie was set free but he's not innocent, but he's also not guilty. What?!" said Trevor Noah.

jussie smollett - Entertainment Weekly
7:04am PDT - March 27th, 2019

The prosecutor who dropped Jussie Smollett's charges says he believes he lied to the police

The prosecutor who dropped the charges against Jussie Smollett said he still believes the actor lied to the police about the racist and homophobic attack he allegedly staged in Chicago in January.

jussie smollett - CNN
6:58am PDT - March 27th, 2019

Mayor: Jussie Smollett 'abused' Chicago

The Empire actor, who escaped hate hoax charges, "abused the city of Chicago", says the city leader.

jussie smollett - BBC News
6:54am PDT - March 27th, 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 - Fox News
6:22am PDT - March 27th, 2019

Rahm Emanuel rips Jussie Smollett debacle again; charges dropped like mysterious 'bolt of lightning'

Rahm Emanuel isn't going quietly into the night when it comes to Jussie Smollett's "MAGA country" attack debacle.

jussie smollett - The Washington Times
6:16am PDT - March 27th, 2019

Morning Update: Just Pack Another Medium Spacesuit

Two stories about the Trump administration, Jussie Smollett charges dropped, Yale rescinds admission offer. Your BuzzFeed News newsletter, March 27.

jussie smollett - Buzzfeed
5:22am PDT - March 27th, 2019

Prosecutor Who Dropped Charges Against Jussie Smollett Believes He's Guilty

The "Empire" actor has vehemently denied staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in January.

jussie smollett - The Huffington Post
5:13am PDT - March 27th, 2019

Jussie Smollett ‘getting a pay rise on Empire’ after charges after dropped

Empire producers are reportedly reviewing Jussie’s contract.

jussie smollett - Metro
4:56am PDT - March 27th, 2019

Senator urges feds to bring charges against Jussie Smollett

A Republican senator said Wednesday that the federal Justice Department should look into bringing charges against actor Jussie Smollett after local prosecutors in Chicago expunged their case against him.

jussie smollett - The Washington Times
4:29am PDT - March 27th, 2019

Prosecutor who dropped charges against Jussie Smollett believes he's guilty

A sudden decision to drop criminal charges against actor Jussie Smollett in Chicago is bringing angry reaction and raising major legal questions. Mayor Rahm Emanuel calls it a "whitewash of justice." Smollett was charged with 16 felony counts earlier this mon…

jussie smollett - CBS News
4:18am PDT - March 27th, 2019

Eye Opener: Chicago prosecutors drop all charges against Jussie Smollett

There's surprise and anger in Chicago after prosecutors drop all charges against actor Jussie Smollett. Also, attorney Michael Avenatti is speaking out in his first interview since his arrest on charges of fraud and attempted extortion. He says he is confiden…

jussie smollett - CBS News
4:12am PDT - March 27th, 2019