Judge to appoint special prosecutor to investigate handling of Jussie Smollett case

[AKing]

Source: WGN TV News

CHICAGO — A Cook County judge ruled Friday that a special prosecutor would be appointed to investigate the Jussie Smollett case.

Specifically, the special prosecutor would examine State’s Attorney Kim Foxx’s office and its controversial decision to drop all charges against Smollett.

Smollett was accused of disorderly conduct, and staging a phony hate crime, to raise his profile — and salary — on the television series “Empire.”

Chicago police have said that they have overwhelming evidence against Smollett.

Read more: https://wgntv.com/2019/06/21/special-prosecutor-decision-today-in-jussie-smollett-case/

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Hip Hip Hooray!

[oldsoftie]

1. This news will be ignored by most here.

I agree with your sentiment.

[pecosbob]

2. So why haven't charges been filed against Jacob Wohl for filing false reports of death threats?

Is there a fundamental difference in the cases that I'm missing here? Same juridsdiction, similar cases here, and yet one person, an African-American entertainer is prosecuted while a GOP operative known for filing false claims and police reports walks without charges?

[Sapient Donkey]

4. Jacob Wohl should be charged for it the same way Smollete is.

I didn't know about this until I read your post. I assumed maybe he didn't get in trouble because he didn't report it to police like Smollete, but it looks like Wohl did report it. He should be charged too.

Here's a link to a story about him for anyone who hasn't heard about it.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/jacob-wohl-faked-death-threats-against-himself

[AKing]

3. Jacob Wahl allegations originated in Minn. Smollett case is Chicago. I expect the Smollett case to..

heat up again and charges to eventually be placed against him.

[pecosbob]

5. You're right...I was wrong about jurisdictions being the same