Smollet Charges Dropped!

[Leadeye]

It's chicago, some money changed hands and a bought judge did as instructed. Much the same as any machine run political organization.

 

[actaeon277]

Generally for the privileged and/or those with enough cash to afford a very good lawyer. It's not that uncommon for it to happen. Heck sometimes they just get a stay for a number of day to "get their affairs in order" before they are required to actually serve their time even if they aren't appealing.

He was supposed to get the "affairs in order" before his sentencing date.

 

[Timjoebillybob]

He was supposed to get the "affairs in order" before his sentencing date.

Don't disagree with you at all.

 

[KLB]

Was he given special treatment or it is normal for bail to be granted while waiting on an appeal?

 

[KG1]

It's worth a watch IMO to get the full analysis but here's a TL;DW synopsis.

Nate breaks down Smollett's attorney's main appeal argument in which they claim that he never should have been charged again and convicted based on the rule of double jeopardy because of the previous deal that was given to him by the Cook County SA office under Foxx's direction. The sweetheart deal was designed to make Smollett's troubles all go away.

The problem with that is since Cook County DA Kim Foxx recused herself neither she nor HER office which she is in charge of had the authority to offer that deal and a special independent prosecutor outside of HER office should've been appointed by a judge to prosecute the case.

Foxx took it upon herself to bypass that process and assign an ADA from HER office to handle the case as a way to get around her recusal and still offer the sweetheart deal that she concocted to get Smollett off the hook which again she nor HER office had any authority to do so once she recused herself.

KIm Foxx is corrupt as hell and should be facing ethics charges for her shenanigans in the Smollett case.

 

[Leadeye]

It's worth a watch IMO but here's a TL;DW synopsis.

Nate breaks down Smollett's attorney's main appeal argument in which they claim that he never should have been charged again and convicted based on the rule of double jeopardy because of the previous deal that was given to him by the Cook County SA office under Foxx's direction. The sweetheart deal was designed to make Smollett's troubles all go away.

The problem with that is since Cook County DA Kim Foxx recused herself neither she nor HER office which she is in charge of had the authority to offer that deal and a special independent prosecutor outside of HER office should've been appointed by a judge to prosecute the case.

Foxx took it upon herself to bypass that process and assign an ADA from HER office to handle the case and offer the sweetheart deal to get Smollett off the hook which again she nor HER office had any authority to do so once she recused herself.

KIm Foxx is corrupt as hell and should be facing ethics charges for her shenanigans in the Smollett case.

The chicago way.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

The chicago way.

 

[Timjoebillybob]

Was he given special treatment or it is normal for bail to be granted while waiting on an appeal?

Depends. What was the crime, who is your attorney, who are you, likelyhood of the appeal being upheld,... Mainly the second two.

 

[JEBland]

Nate the Lawyer demonstrating that Jussie's lawyer said there was no deal:

 

[Libertarian01]

Forgive me if I am in error, but as far as I know a lawyer is only bound to the truth in a court of law. Saying some PR stuff on a morning show means about as much honesty as a politician on the campaign trail.

If I am correct and this critic is a lawyer, then he is doing nothing but beating the drama drums and making for good, uh, Youtube and he should know better.

I'll be thrilled when this goober finally gets to spend time in a real jail / prison.

Regards,

Doug

 

[semperfi211]

This crap is still going on.

Jussie Smollett's conviction upheld by Illinois appeals court

"Empire" actor Jussie Smollet had his conviction upheld by an Illinois appeals court after he staged a hate crime and filed a false police report to the Chicago Police Department.

www.foxnews.com

 

[jedi]

This crap is still going on.

Jussie Smollett's conviction upheld by Illinois appeals court

"Empire" actor Jussie Smollet had his conviction upheld by an Illinois appeals court after he staged a hate crime and filed a false police report to the Chicago Police Department.

www.foxnews.com

Yes it is.
The appellate court has said he is guilty and his a... needs to go to jail to completed the sentence.

So juicy is headed back to jail after being allowed out on bond while his appeal occured.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

Yes it is.
The appellate court has said he is guilty and his a... needs to go to jail to completed the sentence.

So juicy is headed back to jail after being allowed out on bond while his appeal occured.

Good.

 

[Expat]

I would think his ass will be getting a work out in there. I mean who wouldn't want to hit that.

 

[DragonGunner]

Saw Dan Bongino put this up in his FB page. Smallet was throwing a tantrum when he found out he was going back to jail….lol.

 

[Mgderf]

Saw Dan Bongino put this up in his FB page. Smallet was throwing a tantrum when he found out he was going back to jail….lol.

Play stupid games...

 

[actaeon277]

Wasn't his sentence only 6 months?

So... he'd be out by now.

 

[KLB]

Wasn't his sentence only 6 months?

So... he'd be out by now.

Yep, 150 days. He is going to take this "I'm innocent" nonsense to his grave

 

[actaeon277]

Yep, 150 days. He is going to take this "I'm innocent" nonsense to his grave

He's dedicated to his claim, that's for sure.

And he's probably got SOME followers brain dead enough to believe him.

But Jeez.

 

[Batchief909]

He's dedicated to his claim, that's for sure.

And he's probably got SOME followers brain dead enough to believe him.

But Jeez.

Good! God forbid he be held responsible for his own actions.