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This reminds me of another public figure who got a free pass in recent days...
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This reminds me of another public figure who got a free pass in recent days...
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This doesn't surprise me in the least. Chicago is notoriously corrupt at ALL levels of government, and the court system/justice system there is an absolute joke, and has been for decades; regardless of what race or gender is in power. There is corruption from the Governor's office all the way down to the street level, where youth counselors and community leaders abuse their positions and power for everything from sex crimes and prostitution, to drugs and gangs.
There is truly something about that city that brings out the worst in people when they get to any kind of position of power.
That's one of the only decent things Emanuel has ever said.
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But trump might still face justice. What are the odds that the charges will be reinstated for smollet? This is someone that we KNOW is guilty. There is no question that he lied.
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This is one of those Soros funded DAs that he's been funding around the US. Thankfully, in Washington Country, Kevin Barton beat the Soros funded candidate!
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I think this is one topic everyone can agree upon, Jussie Smollett is a privileged jackass.
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Chicago PD Superintendent Eddie Johnson, Rahm Emanuel call Jussie Smollett charges being dropped 'whitewash of justice'
By Jessica Sager | Fox News
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel stood shoulder-to-shoulder with his city's police force Tuesday afternoon, denouncing prosecutors for dropping charges against "Empire" star Jussie Smollett and slamming the episode as a "whitewash of justice."
Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson and Emanuel said they were not only furious with the outcome of Tuesday's surprise hearing but also blindsided by the decision itself, with the officials only learning Smollett wouldn't face charges for allegedly faking a hate crime at the same time the public found out.
"Where is the accountability in the system? You cannot have – because of a person's position – one set of rules applies to them and another set of rules apply to everyone else," Emanuel said. "Our officers did hard work day in and day out, countless hours working to unwind what actually happened that night. The city saw its reputation dragged through the mud...It's not just the officers' work, but the work of the grand jury that made a decision based on only a sliver of the evidence [presented]. Because of the judge's decision, none of that evidence will ever be made public."
He added: "[This case] sends a clear message that if you're in a position of influence and power you'll be treated one way and if you're not you'll be treated another way."
Johnson blasted the prosecution for not consulting with cops and hinted the episode could further strain the relationship between the department and prosecutors.
"I don't know what's unusual for the state's attorney but we found out about when you all did," Johnson said. "Prosecutors have their discretion of course, we still have to work with the state's attorneys office -- We'll have conversations after this."
But Johnson made sure to add, unequivocally: "At the end of the day it was Smollett who committed this hoax."
Earlier Tuesday, the Cook County State Attorney’s office announced that all 16 felony counts against Smollett, 36, were dropped and the record in the case was sealed. Smollett voluntarily forfeited his $10,000 bond and Smollett's attorney, Patricia Brown-Holmes, said the funds would likely go to the city of Chicago.
Brown-Holmes also admonished Chicago cops for asserting at the conclusion of their investigation that Smollett's tale of being attacked by two Trump supporters had been a hoax. She said police needed to "investigate claims" before presuming suspects' guilt and trying them in the press.
Johnson told press in February of the case: "I'm left hanging my head and asking, 'Why?' Why would anyone, especially an African-American man, use the symbolism of a noose to make false accusations? How could someone look at the hatred and suffering associated with that symbol...how can an individual who has been embraced by the city of Chicago turn around and slap everyone in this city by making this false claim? Bogus police reports cause real harm."
Smollett has maintained his innocence and previously pleaded not guilty to all 16 counts against him.
Smollett told police he was attacked by two masked men as he was walking home from a Chicago Subway sandwich shop at around 2 a.m on Jan. 29. The actor, who is black and openly gay, said the masked men beat him, made derogatory comments and yelled "This is MAGA country" — an apparent reference to President Donald Trump's campaign slogan, "Make America Great Again" — during an attack that lasted less than a minute.
Police eventually determined the masked men were brothers Abel and Ola Osundairo, and the brothers were identified by cops as being the men seen on surveillance video buying the rope that was hung around Smollett's neck during the alleged attack. Johnson told the press at the time that the Osundairo brothers were cooperating with authorities and the investigation was pivoting from a hate crime investigation into a case of false reporting.
Johnson later said on "Good Morning America" that the police department had evidence that hadn't yet been made public that Smollett staged the attack. Johnson told anchor Robin Roberts that he worked "very closely" with the Osundairos' attorney to investigate the matter and that Smollett was initially treated as a victim - not a suspect -- in the case, which quickly gained sustained national attention.
"It's not the Chicago police saying [the attack was staged]," Johnson said at the time. "It's the evidence, the facts and the witnesses that are saying it."
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx, who recused herself from Smollett's case, previously asked Johnson to let the FBI investigate Smollett's alleged attack after the former chief of staff to former first lady Michelle Obama reportedly contacted Foxx to inform her that Smollett's family had concerns about the probe.
The Chicago Fraternal Order of Police President Kevin Graham then alleged that Foxx had illegally interfered with the investigation into Smollett's alleged crime. Graham reportedly wrote to the Justice Department to investigate whether Foxx herself broke any laws related to the probe.
By Jessica Sager | Fox News
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel stood shoulder-to-shoulder with his city's police force Tuesday afternoon, denouncing prosecutors for dropping charges against "Empire" star Jussie Smollett and slamming the episode as a "whitewash of justice."
Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson and Emanuel said they were not only furious with the outcome of Tuesday's surprise hearing but also blindsided by the decision itself, with the officials only learning Smollett wouldn't face charges for allegedly faking a hate crime at the same time the public found out.
"Where is the accountability in the system? You cannot have – because of a person's position – one set of rules applies to them and another set of rules apply to everyone else," Emanuel said. "Our officers did hard work day in and day out, countless hours working to unwind what actually happened that night. The city saw its reputation dragged through the mud...It's not just the officers' work, but the work of the grand jury that made a decision based on only a sliver of the evidence [presented]. Because of the judge's decision, none of that evidence will ever be made public."
He added: "[This case] sends a clear message that if you're in a position of influence and power you'll be treated one way and if you're not you'll be treated another way."
Johnson blasted the prosecution for not consulting with cops and hinted the episode could further strain the relationship between the department and prosecutors.
"I don't know what's unusual for the state's attorney but we found out about when you all did," Johnson said. "Prosecutors have their discretion of course, we still have to work with the state's attorneys office -- We'll have conversations after this."
But Johnson made sure to add, unequivocally: "At the end of the day it was Smollett who committed this hoax."
Earlier Tuesday, the Cook County State Attorney’s office announced that all 16 felony counts against Smollett, 36, were dropped and the record in the case was sealed. Smollett voluntarily forfeited his $10,000 bond and Smollett's attorney, Patricia Brown-Holmes, said the funds would likely go to the city of Chicago.
Brown-Holmes also admonished Chicago cops for asserting at the conclusion of their investigation that Smollett's tale of being attacked by two Trump supporters had been a hoax. She said police needed to "investigate claims" before presuming suspects' guilt and trying them in the press.
Johnson told press in February of the case: "I'm left hanging my head and asking, 'Why?' Why would anyone, especially an African-American man, use the symbolism of a noose to make false accusations? How could someone look at the hatred and suffering associated with that symbol...how can an individual who has been embraced by the city of Chicago turn around and slap everyone in this city by making this false claim? Bogus police reports cause real harm."
Smollett has maintained his innocence and previously pleaded not guilty to all 16 counts against him.
Smollett told police he was attacked by two masked men as he was walking home from a Chicago Subway sandwich shop at around 2 a.m on Jan. 29. The actor, who is black and openly gay, said the masked men beat him, made derogatory comments and yelled "This is MAGA country" — an apparent reference to President Donald Trump's campaign slogan, "Make America Great Again" — during an attack that lasted less than a minute.
Police eventually determined the masked men were brothers Abel and Ola Osundairo, and the brothers were identified by cops as being the men seen on surveillance video buying the rope that was hung around Smollett's neck during the alleged attack. Johnson told the press at the time that the Osundairo brothers were cooperating with authorities and the investigation was pivoting from a hate crime investigation into a case of false reporting.
Johnson later said on "Good Morning America" that the police department had evidence that hadn't yet been made public that Smollett staged the attack. Johnson told anchor Robin Roberts that he worked "very closely" with the Osundairos' attorney to investigate the matter and that Smollett was initially treated as a victim - not a suspect -- in the case, which quickly gained sustained national attention.
"It's not the Chicago police saying [the attack was staged]," Johnson said at the time. "It's the evidence, the facts and the witnesses that are saying it."
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx, who recused herself from Smollett's case, previously asked Johnson to let the FBI investigate Smollett's alleged attack after the former chief of staff to former first lady Michelle Obama reportedly contacted Foxx to inform her that Smollett's family had concerns about the probe.
The Chicago Fraternal Order of Police President Kevin Graham then alleged that Foxx had illegally interfered with the investigation into Smollett's alleged crime. Graham reportedly wrote to the Justice Department to investigate whether Foxx herself broke any laws related to the probe.
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Wow!
It is an odd day indeed when I am in complete agreement with a liberal like Mayor Emanuel.
Who dropped the case against this phony bugger? I guess it was the DA. What the heck? Bucking the Mayor, Police department, and Grand jury?
I don't much like the so called Hate Crimes, because I think that it is just too simple, a way for Federal law to override state law and supersede jurisdiction.
Perhaps there are times for it, on a temporary basis. But here we have a dude attempting to scam the public and the State into believing Trump supporters committed a hate crime against a minority. Then local State law enforcement over ride their own abused, and let the perpetrator walk. No harm no foul.
I sure don't know what the hell is under this lack of due process, but it sure smells ugly.
It is an odd day indeed when I am in complete agreement with a liberal like Mayor Emanuel.
Who dropped the case against this phony bugger? I guess it was the DA. What the heck? Bucking the Mayor, Police department, and Grand jury?
I don't much like the so called Hate Crimes, because I think that it is just too simple, a way for Federal law to override state law and supersede jurisdiction.
Perhaps there are times for it, on a temporary basis. But here we have a dude attempting to scam the public and the State into believing Trump supporters committed a hate crime against a minority. Then local State law enforcement over ride their own abused, and let the perpetrator walk. No harm no foul.
I sure don't know what the hell is under this lack of due process, but it sure smells ugly.
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It appears word came down from the Feds to let him skate as a personal favor to Michelle Obama.
As part of the wrist-slap he admitted guilt "off the record" by agreeing to forfeit the $10,000 bail he paid to get out of jail.
Obviously a mentally-unbalanced danger to both himself and his community, maybe someone should start a thread for predictions of the date someone suffers from this privileged justice.
As part of the wrist-slap he admitted guilt "off the record" by agreeing to forfeit the $10,000 bail he paid to get out of jail.
Obviously a mentally-unbalanced danger to both himself and his community, maybe someone should start a thread for predictions of the date someone suffers from this privileged justice.
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Nurk breaks his leg, and this fucking clown gets away with breaking the law.
There is no justice in this world.
There is no justice in this world.
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I just don’t like the message that this sends. It is similar to when someone falsely accuses someone of rape and only gets a slap on the wrist. It only hurts the people who actually suffer from these attacks. The fakers should be punished to the fullest extent of the law.
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According to Smollet, he was attacked by two white suprematists in MAGA hats who lynched him and poured bleach on him at 3am in the morning in -20 degree weather.
The chicago legal system agreed with him.
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This Smollett asshole deserves some hard time for sure.
Think about this!
This dude, a member of a minority whom the Hate crime laws were enacted to protect exploited the same law in an attempt to generate more hate.
Hate against another whole group of Americans.
Not only did he fuck over his own in his own neighborhood, but he attempted to generate much more hate against half the population of the Nation.
You can't let the fucker walk free after such devious intent.
Ironically, he seems to be getting off because of a State system of justice so corrupt, that it indeed represents the sort of reasons for Federal Hate Crime legislation being enacted.
Think about this!
This dude, a member of a minority whom the Hate crime laws were enacted to protect exploited the same law in an attempt to generate more hate.
Hate against another whole group of Americans.
Not only did he fuck over his own in his own neighborhood, but he attempted to generate much more hate against half the population of the Nation.
You can't let the fucker walk free after such devious intent.
Ironically, he seems to be getting off because of a State system of justice so corrupt, that it indeed represents the sort of reasons for Federal Hate Crime legislation being enacted.
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well...it's the Chicago legal system...one of the worst in the nation...and a city with a horrible history of police brutality and mafia control. Southside Chicago is sort of a shithole country. I don't know anything about this guy Smollett but he's an actor who likes getting on camera and playing a role...unfortunately it looks like he manufactured his hate crime to have some street cred or some shit like that..who knows? Just because he's on TV...this is being singled out. If he were just some homeless crackhead it wouldn't be news...he'd be in jail
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I was just in Chicago, the downtown area is fucking clean and modern. Outskirts are probably a different story, but shit, pretty nice awesome city.
MAGA country works.
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Trump has never worked a day in his life...nor spent a day in the country...if you travel to Trump hotels and eat at franchise restaurants you can have that air conditioned bubble experience anywhere you travel too....Chicago is clean because a sub zero wind blows trash into the lake daily...downtown Chicago is like extreme makeover hide the truth edition
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I went inside the Trump there. It was pretty underwhelming in the lobby at least. Probably nicer upstairs. I know the Blazers used to stay there, a few years back they were playing the bulls and we saw Aldridge take a bus all by himself to the shootaround. We thought that was weird, but looking back, it makes sense now.
My buddy said he had a beer there and it was $18
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Here's the police files from the investigation. Seems cut-and-dried, slam-dunk.
The unquenchable stench of underworld criminality rising from this shitheap of political graft nixes any chance Michelle Obama ever had to be Presidentress.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news...cago-police-case-file-20190327-htmlstory.html
The unquenchable stench of underworld criminality rising from this shitheap of political graft nixes any chance Michelle Obama ever had to be Presidentress.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news...cago-police-case-file-20190327-htmlstory.html
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Here's how Chicago Tribune sees it.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news...rges-trump-mueller-huppke-20190326-story.html
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news...smollett-rahm-emanuel-kass20190326-story.html
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news...ussie-smollett-oj-simpson-20190327-story.html
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news...cago-police-investigation-20190327-story.html
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news...rges-trump-mueller-huppke-20190326-story.html
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news...smollett-rahm-emanuel-kass20190326-story.html
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news...ussie-smollett-oj-simpson-20190327-story.html
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news...cago-police-investigation-20190327-story.html
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POLITICAL GRAFT.
Chicago runs on and is run by POLITICAL GRAFT.
The mafia can only dream of having the stranglehold that Chicago Dems have on the citizens of Chicago.
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Watching MAGAs squirm is hilarious.
None of you are complaining when white people make up shit and call the police on us for NOTHING.
Church mice...
MAGA hypocrisy knows no bounds.
And no, I don't give a fuck about people crying about innocent until proven guilty when black people are RARELY afforded that right.
None of you are complaining when white people make up shit and call the police on us for NOTHING.
Church mice...
MAGA hypocrisy knows no bounds.
And no, I don't give a fuck about people crying about innocent until proven guilty when black people are RARELY afforded that right.
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Uhh, that apartment door blocking lazy blond bitch mighta got slapped if it was me. I was about to scream at a white asshole Republic Services driver just today. He was hauling ass through a parking lot my wife just walked through.
I stopped to take a picture of him and was going to walk up to him and threaten him when he backed up and took off.
I RARELY call the cops unless it is to keep me out of trouble. If I was the cop calling type I'd call them on this driver no matter what color he was. I wanted to beat his ass to keep him from killing someone by driving this giant truck like it is a Vette or something.
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No actually, they didn't agree with him
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Did the legal system find him guilty?
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