Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx says she welcomes an outside review of how her office handled the Jussie Smollett case
Foxx defended her office's decision to drop 16 felony charges against the"Empire" actor, who was accused of staging a hate crime attack on himself. In exchange, he agreed to forfeit his $10,000 bail and complete community service. Jussie Smollett prosecutor 'misled the public' about dropped felony charges, lawyers group saysSmollett, 36, has maintained that he has been"truthful and consistent" about the assault.
Prosecutor who dropped charges: Smollett isn't innocent 02:44"Our community is safer in every sense of the word when murderers and rapists are locked away," she wrote.Casting criticism of her office as a political matter, Foxx also said she would"welcome" an independent review of how it handled the case.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Charges dropped against 'Empire' actor Jussie SmollettProsecutors drop all charges against ‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollet, who police had said staged a hate-crime attack
Consulte Mais informação »
All charges dropped against 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett in alleged staged attackBREAKING: Jussie Smollett speaks after all charges were dropped: 'I have been truthful and consistent on every single level since day one. I would not be my mother's son if I was capable of one drop of what I have been accused of.'
Consulte Mais informação »
Criminal charges against 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett droppedThe Illinois state attorney's office dropped criminal charges against 'Empire' star Jussie Smollett on Tuesday.
Consulte Mais informação »
The many twists and turns in the Jussie Smollett investigationThe Illinois attorney general is now being asked to review the handing of the Jussie Smollett case. Ryanyoungnews has the latest:
Consulte Mais informação »
Jussie Smollett: What The Dropped Charges Mean For His CareerCriminal charges against actor Jussie Smollett have been dropped, but the court of public opinion is still out.
Consulte Mais informação »
Ann Coulter takes shots at Michelle Obama's former aide after Jussie Smollett charges dropped“Do any former Michelle Obama aides know the perps' families?” Coulter tweeted.
Consulte Mais informação »
Jussie Smollett case timeline: Charges dropped against actor who went from victim to suspectThree weeks after Jussie Smollett said he'd been the victim of a hate crime, the 'Empire' star was charged with filing a false police report.
Consulte Mais informação »
Trump says FBI, DOJ 'will review the outrageous Jussie Smollett case''It is an embarrassment to our Nation!' Trump said of prosecutors dropping charges against Smollett.
Consulte Mais informação »
Why Donald Trump and Jussie Smollett were not 'exonerated,' according to legal experts
Consulte Mais informação »
All Charges Dropped Against 'Empire' Actor Jussie SmollettJussie Smollett is exonerated in the Chicago case. So what happened here?
Consulte Mais informação »