Live updates: Jussie Smollett charges dropped"He was a victim who was vilified and made to appear as a perpetrator as a result of false and inappropriate remarks made to the public, causing an inappropriate rush to judgment," a statement released by his attorneys Tina Glandian and Patricia Brown Holmes reads.The"Empire" actor, 36, was in a Chicago courthouse Tuesday morning for an emergency hearing in his case.
Read MoreJussie Smollett pleads not guilty to charges that he staged a hoaxTuesday's statement from his attorneys maintains that the actor indeed was attacked in Chicago on January 29, and that he has been hurt by"unfair and unwarranted actions" that made it appear as if he staged it."This entire situation is a reminder that there should never be an attempt to prove a case in the court of public opinion," the statement reads."That is wrong.
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Wrong! Jusie will be facing further charges, more likely than not, from the feds.
Lies Lies and LEAKS.....CORRUPT NETWORK
Ha paid and has friends in high places Michelle Obama and AG took care of it...
someone needs to be held accountable now!
wvlt So wrong
R. Kelly getting away with raping kids and y’all bent out of shape over this?
Not surprised liberals makes me sick what they get away with and he still on his show but Roseanne was fired from hers. See the corruption
He paid for a plea deal!!
He should be in a prison cell.
Tragic complaint?! Victim?! Man of faith?! HAHAHAHAHA! Shame on JussieSmollett.
Pathetic... hope the Feds get him on those letters
What about Mozambique ? PrayForMozambique
Nothing but corruption can’t wait to see what hate crime gets off next!!!
Who cares.
I smell something very Smolletty about this.
Boycott CNN. Terrible and misleading Trump Muller Barr analysis.
BlackPriviledge
The only thing this accomplished is putting another BIG stick of dynamite on the fragil racial divide that Obama started and it will surely explode very soon. You just can’t allow this double standard to continue right is right and wrong is wrong
Bull shit
Payoff
He didnt pay. There was no plea deal. You can't have a plea deal with no charge!!! All 16 false charges where dropped. A settlement/agreement was reached. JussieSmollett was innocent and was double victimized by corrupt CPD & Foxnews to push their Trump narrative. shameonFox
Wonder if FBI feels same?🤔
CNN, 500 times a day for the past 2 years: 'Trump campaign colluded with Russia...' CNN, today: 'Jussie Smollett was accused of staging a hate crime. That's all. He was just accused of it. No evidence or anything like that.'
Investigate KIM
A load of BS- HOPEFULLY THE FEDS will step in
Charges dropped doesn't mean innocent, charges dropped means the lawyer got enough evidence thrown out that what was left wasn't enough to try and get a conviction. The public opinion for him is going to weigh more, he needs the public to want him to make his living.
Disgusting.
Must of being that white privilege
I am glad that justice has been given to this young man. Because he is supposed to be a gay man, the news media and the public, used bias attacks on this young negro man. God bless.
Unbelievable! Roseanne Barr sends a late night tweet that was open to interpretation and loses her career. Jussie Smollett staged a hate crime, lied to America, lied to the police and fucking walks!?
Twists and turns galore. Empire scriptwriters couldn’t have scripted this better.
It's nice to know Michelle O.
Careful CNN. You sure trump says it’s ok to report on Smollet?
He’s one lucky man...hope to see him Alien Covenant 2... oh snap he died in that shower sex scene... just like his career...
Don't lie without it!
We have always had two sets of rules one for the rich and one for the rest of us. this young man gets away with this is unconscionable.That he has the nerve to get on TV and say he was in innocent in my eyes he Never will be
Let go of guilty man, good job Chicago
Pretty sure we dig enough Michelle Obama helped him somehow!
Ah...so between this and the Kraft story, the reality is clear. Regardless as to race, if you’re rich and famous, the law doesn’t apply to you.
LIBERALPRIVILEGE
So justice only applied to Poor people?!! Release JussieSmollett report..we the people need to see it....
Unfair. He won’t get any dignity or respect. He doesn’t deserve it.
Not right!!!
Chicago is all corrupt. How much did Kim Foxx get?
Pathetic who got paid here?
First of all, he isn’t as famous as he likes to believe. “Fans all over the world”? I didn’t even know he existed until this little hoax. I think it’s a disgrace to all crime victims that he got off scot free. Good job Jussie! Might get a Grammy for all the memes!😂
There are two systems of justice in this country - one for those who can afford to pay and one for those of us who cannot.
How the hell is this possible.
This is a slap on the face of the Chicago PD who spent time and resources to investigate this case. And a huge insult to those who are the real victims of Hate Crimes. Justice does not apply to the liberal Hollywood stars. Especially if you have friends with influence.
Totally exonerated
WTF
That damn white privilege
Really cute you know why is it?
Might want to check the bank accounts of the prosecutors & judge in the next few weeks. Something sure smells!
And he gets off it cause he’s black... remind me where my privilege9 is?
Say what
When are people going to realize it’s not a racial issue- if you have money and influence, the justice system works for you!
Lied to police, investigators, news, nation. Charged with 16 felonies. Walks away clean. Money talks and BS walks. JussieSmollett criminal injustice
I’ll bet he’s happy to be wealthy this morning!
I need an Obama card
They gone get me
And theyvget to keep his $10K of bail money?
We now turn to noted CNN Commentator Michael Avenatti for comment.
Horrible day for America
Unbelievable. Shameful. Justice was not served.
When are you going to stop being fake news?
Why was the case sealed? Who was his lawyer, look deeper there is always a reason.
BLACK PRIVILEGE!
omokhoa_ii Yoo. Seen this?
HE'S A LIAR...WHY IS HE GETTING AWAY WITH IT...CAUSE HE'S BLACK?
claudiajordan They sent that superintendent out there to conduct that goofy ass press conference, and his silly-ass was more than happy to start Buck dancing for massa, and did his best to demonize and discredit, they need to parade him back out there to apologize and do his little tap dance
The fact that the judge sealed the files speaks volumes. Don't even try this bullshyte on us that he is innocent, CNN. Your credibility is zero.
You should hire him. Fits the cnn profile
Did they drop the charges because he didn't do it or did they just drop the charges?
So he's guilty, and he's rich, so he 'paid' to get out of it. Otherwise, why do you voluntariliy give up your $10,000 bail money if you're truly NOT GUILTY? (ie. He paid it IN LIEU OF A FINE, WHICH THEY CAN'T CHARGE IF THEY DON'T PROSECUTE)
Are you taking notes reporters? Because this is what 'complete and total exoneration' looks like in a court of law.
DOUBLE STANDARD...?
Russian Collusion! It's more than likely a plea deal. We'll see...
Anyone else (aka anyone who wasn’t a ‘semi’ celebrity) would be in jail.
According to USA Today, court documents reveal that Obama’s former chief of staff, Tina Tchen, contacted Kim Foxx, regarding JussieSmollett
That’s the way to fight! Money just buys you things, but always stand up for your name and respect. ♠️ 🙌🏾motivation jussiesmollett
claudiajordan The Nigerian brothers need to stand up to clear their names and get the million dollar book deal or interview to speak the REAL TRUTH to the world 🌍. Don’t let Jussie buy you out for cheap and drag you all through the mud and smear your names.
It’s good to be a Democrat....
🏔 of 💩
So he let them keep $10,000 and they let him walk? Sounds kinda like a plea deal without the plea. If the authorities believe he’s innocent then they should say so. Otherwise, there’s gonna be a cloud over this.
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Must be nice to be rich!!!
Wonder if Manafort would have got the same treatment from this judge ?
Wow! I knew he had money. I didn't know he had, commit a hate crime and get away with it, kinda money. No surprise.
What a joke. It all comes around and I hope he pays dearly.
Incase you are not aware, there’s a storm called Cyclone Idai that has swept through about three countries. Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi. 🇲🇿 🇿🇼 🇲🇼Hundreds of thousands of people are newly homeless in Mozambique and BBC already reported 700 people dead. PrayForMozambique
White Privilege
At least we got to the truth and saw this liar for what he is
I wish the same people were as passionate about senseless murders of black and brown people by officers as you are about this case!! Just saying
No justice ,course systems are flaud
What a joke !!! Chicago Police should be rightfully bullshit !! What a corrupt town !! Figures it's BarackObama and EricHolder and Rham Emmanuel's home town ! All corrupt, anti-American obstructionists !
The prosecutor let him off. Why seal the his record?
Let's give this the full liberal media style spin. Former Michelle Obama aide, Kim Foxx, drops all charges against Jussie Smollett.
MAGA country
Say what! Don't these investigators know what they are doing? Maybe Mueller would also reverse himself in respect of his report on Trump. In the age of Trump, everything seems to be 'upside down'. Trump has succeeded in making fools of us and is probably having a jolly good laugh
This is why America values are crumbling!!!! Ridiculous!
Was Barr involved in the investigation?
This is BULLSHIT!
Africans should stop seeking sympathy from international media. Let's tell our stories ourselves and get necessary help. Social Media is a tool we can collectively use to achieve this. is Racist! It's not just about realDonaldTrump PrayForMozambique
Chicago_Police And what does the CPD have to say or were they part of the ruse as well? We should expect nothing less from a cesspool like Chicago, the most corrupt city in America. Shows us all again that we are all racists but certain segment of us are incapable. RACISTJUSSIE
This is injustice! Different Rule of Law for Lawless Liberals🤯
Wonder what the western Kremlin will have to say about this?
Who did he pay off this time?
CORRUPT LIBERAL RACIST DEMOCRATS RUNNING CHICAGO INTO THE DIRT.... NOT SURPRISED
Why are 95 % of the people walking out of the court black.
Unbelievable. MichelleObama gets involved and magically, this happens.
You idiots know this is a plea deal. His lawyer was just arrested by fbi on extortion charges. Smollet about to singer louder than Jamal Lyon.
Makes sense after the terrible week the left has had... someone made a call and promised something.
LOL
And as usual I'm betting you will shirk your jobs and never address the elephant in the room which is...THE BROTHERS
Neil deGrasse, Michael Jackson, realDonaldTrump and now JussieSmollett. Soon, the media isn’t going to have any thing to talk about. Stop assuming all people are guilty because of accusations.
Olivia Pope was like:
Well, well---there's 'justice' for the little people & then, there's the thumb on the scales of justice if you're well connected & have money. Didn't he commit a federal crime--sending suspicious letters through the mail? Hear police is NOT happy.
As usual, a two-tiered justice system.
Liberal privilege !!!
Black privilege? Liberal privilege? Both.
BlackMalePrivilege
You know there is still the pesky federal charges right?
Black Privilege!
How is this possible what HS
This is a HUGE win in so many levels. Have a feeling Chicago is about to go through an Epic change. EpicFail Chicago Police CookCounty Empire JussieSmollett
Was this done because he was black? Where are the riots by people on the right? Isn’t that what the left would do?
I guess since the 2 brothers admitted what they did they “will be”charged then? If not it won’t make any since what so ever. After all not a HATE CRIME they even let him take his sub sandwich back to the hotel with him. Who you are and money at its finest! SMDH
Love the comments from ignorant fools that think he wasn’t guilty. He was completely guilty. DA said community service (prior) and his bond donation to Chicago is enough. It’s not enough, but it’s Chicago!😂 Don’t twist the narrative. Smollett needs to apologize to 🇺🇸!
Smells like rich black privilege to me.
I wonder if the two guys Smollett hired to beat him up are still around for comment...
I guess the state attorney and the DA in Chicago were paid off this smells like a bribe looks like a bribe is a bribe what a corruptplace Chicago is
From what I saw on the news, you just weren’t worth the time. I really hope they stop reporting on this because you are sho nuf fake news.
So much for white privilege... Oh wait...
Nice to be a liberal and break laws
If smollett was white?
Celebrity gay black privilege right there.
The animal farm. Where everyone is equal but some are more equal than others. Just another example of the corrupt 2 tier justice system the democrats have made for us.
Their needs to be an investigation into the DA Office.
Frickin rich people
What the hell?
Sickening
kxnni just lookat....
This is appalling but don't change the subject, there is more important news going on right now if ya know what I mean!!!
ANOTHER example of a corrupt city. Giving in to PC rather than the law. They have shown enough evidence to put this fool behind bars. The CHECK alone where he paid them off is plenty enough proof. If this were a white man framing blacks he would be under the jail for this.
Must be nice to have lots of $$ you can get away with anything with our justice system
What about ALL OF THE EVIDENCE? 100'S OF HOURS OF POLICE TIME? THIS IS KAKA DOO DOO!!! STINKS TO HIGH HEAVEN!!! SOMEONE. . .OBAMA. . .BLEW SOMEONE IN HIGH PLACES!!!! HE IS GUILTY, GUILTY, GUILTY AND GETS TO WALK. BECAUSE OF. . . . .BLACK PRIVELAGE AND MONEY CHANGING HANDS
He should be in jail. Somewhere donlemon just wet his panties.
MAGA heads will now defend him right? Against fake news?
Something 🐟y here.
If the glove don’t fit kdkdkd ....
Brace yourself here comes the Tweeter criminal lawyers.
WTF? 16 felony counts and he would get community service so drop the case? Given overwhelming evidence against did someone in courthouse get bribed? Not outed and shamed in return for dropping? This stinks 💩! Horrible precedent for justice! 👎🏿
Watch R Kelly next
What?
He probably got 'deferred prosecution'. His lawyers are just doing the Trump thing and saying this proves he was never guilty.
Question, do you really know how the Chicago police operate, i do.
Anybody wondering what happened here?🤔
This is also the network that lied for two years straight about collusion...so....
Good for Jussie. Now he can get his life back on track. Ridiculous story for a modern day society.
On what basis.. Was there a plea bargain or something....
Obama is involved in this that crooked SOB.
Great so now you can do anything u want if you on the left side and against president trump , great country we have .
How can she read that with a straight face! years of practice I guess 😁
If he’s innocent why is he performing community service and forfeiting his bond.
Like if you'll join me in charging the Chicago PD for obstruction of justice
Of course he’s a democrat
'Look ma I'm Donald Trump, 'No collusion.''
So the big question is, did Jussie Smollett bribe someone, or is he snitching against someone(s)? If I were a Hollywood drug supplier, I’d be laying low...!
R. Kelly and Michael Jackson reacting to this news like
BLACK PRIVILEGE!
Totally exonerated!! But don’t release anything about it to the public! Just take their word for it
Equal justice for everyone!! LoL.
Sounds like whoever put him up to it was gonna be exposed, so the state shut it down and sealed the records.
This will be interesting.
all the white people are pissed lmao
So who did it
Willing to bet that he flipped on Avantie and got this tossed. It’s either that or it could possibly be that the Chicago PD is really this f’ing incompetent. Both could be true.
Why 🤬
He should be in jail for his racist actions
What?!?! So they’re practically saying that that is ok? That is bullshit
He should sue the city if Chicago..
BlackPrivilege Once again. A white man would have had the book thrown at him.
Wonder who got paid off.
Not surprised. His intersectional celebrity status secures he won’t face the music.
Black Privilege, Gay privilege, Celeb Privilege...
This is unreal. Are we in some sort of lunar cycle we are at the opposite of what you think is going to happen seems to be happening with greater frequency?
I didn't know the muellerreport included JussieSmollett Im assuming it did because thats twice in 24 hours something that makes no sense happened.
Black Lies Don't Matter!
I will wait to pass judgement until I read the report. releasesmollettreport
pays to be gay black man liberal trump hating and rich i guess there is two justice systems in this country
Pathetic! ____ privilege. He tried to sell an entire country on a hate crime.
I smell a pay off
RichPrivelege
Uh? ☝🏽
God damn it's nice to be a liberal 'Hollywood elite'.
Dwights are OJ mad in these threads!
So Glad to Hear...Good For Jussie
This is BS
This privilege that Famous people have of getting off of charges has to fucking stop. If this was someone else they would have pursued this shit till he was in jail.
Wow. First CNN fakes a case against Trump for two years, and now charges against Jussie Smollett are dropped. There’s some seriously corrupt political garbage going on these days. This is why people don’t trust media or lawyers.
'Its 'cause I'm bIack, right?'
Justice is not blind. She sees color. Now, go after the brothers that attacked him.
Total exoneration! Take a lap.
doubted this man the whole time. If I was him I wouldn't FW nobody.
“No Collusion, No Exoneration” - Robert Mueller...
Lori Loughlin had to pay $500,000 to get her kids into USC. How much did Hollywood Trash JussieSmollett have to pay to keep himself out of jail? BlackPrivilege
Is this supposed to be some kind of revenge for the Mueller report? Apparently anyone can do anything and not face charges these days.
Pathetic!
Damn, Trump and Jussie Smollet are having really good weeks
Why?
Sure. I'll wait a day or to to see how fake this is before saying hes good. Should take less than two years and muller for this to be proven as fake as his attack.
That's crooked as hell CHI town politics for you.
We have officially entered the twilight zone
When you’re rich and connected, your race doesn’t matter
Unbelievable
Two tiered justice system.
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