IL - Actor Jussie Smollett allegedly attacked in hate crime being black & gay Jan 2019 #2*ARRESTS*

[SpanishInquisition]

New statement from @SAKimFoxx spokeswoman: "Shortly after the incident occurred in late January, State’s Attorney Foxx had conversations with a family member of Jussie Smollett about the incident and their concerns..." 1/3

More: "...and facilitated a connection to the Chicago Police Department who were investigating the incident. Based on those prior conversations and out of an abundance of caution, last week State’s Attorney Foxx decided to remove herself from the decision making..." 2/3

"...in this matter and delegated it to her First Assistant Joseph Magats, a 28-year veteran prosecutor.” quote attributable to Tandra R. Simonton, Chief Communications Officer. 3/3

Rob Elgas on Twitter

I'm all for caution in no appearance of impropriety but conversations with a family member seems like a lot of caution. I wonder what was discussed, did she give them privileged info?

This is why I've been giving this the side-eye. Talking to family members of VOC is pretty much her job and not at all improper. However, feeding confidential criminal case information is another matter...

 

[katydid23]

But the method acting "defense" doesn't explain why he would be prancing around back to his building with a noose necklace! Take that thing off...geeesh!

It seemed odd that keeping it around his neck seemed like 'evidence' of anything. He could have held it in his hand and it would be just as evidential. Keeping it around his neck is no more proof of anything than it would be if he handed it over to them.

And if someone was truly trying to strangle me with a noose, I couldn't get that rope off fast enough. Continuing to walk alone at midnight in the Chicago streets, after being jumped, with a rope around my neck? NEVER.

 

[cybervampira]

Hold your breath!!!

Who have we all been waiting for to comment on this?

Yup, it’s Nancy!

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=425833444824522

 

[jggordo]

They are working for the publicity benefits probably.

If Jussie is convicted he won't be able to "profit" from his crimes, but there is nothing to keep an attorney from writing a book or movie. Quite the nest egg activity for the retirement years.

JMO

 

[Tim Callahan]

I'm sticking with State and Federal charges and reimbursement for resources. Very optimistic I know.

I think Jersey Mike's and Quizno's should sue JS for all of the unfair free publicity he gave their biggest competitor, Subway.

 

[BOSCOE]

I wonder if all of these attorneys are going to be working pro-bono for him? His net worth is supposedly around $500,000, and something tells me his income is going to kind of dry up soon. Add to that a possible restitution judgement in the millions, and the attorneys may have to stand in line for their payment.

I firmly believe there are deep pockets behind him. Ever since the recusal I hopped on that train. But I also firmly believe these folks will never be known.
JMHO

 

[Tim Callahan]

This is the first case that has made me want to check Amazon to see if they carry pom-poms! Jussie deserves EVERYTHING coming his way.

JMO

I'm investing in popcorn futures right now.

 

[cybervampira]

Lol. I guess Fox 32 is waiting for some action and we get to see a beautiful aerial view of Chicago in the meantime.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=2259379827641119

JUSSIE SMOLLETT NOW A SUSPECT: Police say "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett is now officially a suspect for filing a false police report (Class 4 felony) regarding his alleged attack in Chicago. A Class 4 felony can carry a prison sentence of 1 to 3 years, and also a fine up to $25,000. MORE: Officials: Jussie Smollett now a suspect for filing a false police report

 

[Deborah1012]

Juan Williams: “I think he’s mentally ill!” No Juan, you can’t justify it so easily to let him off the hook. I think Jussie had a huge chip on his shoulder and was ready to speed up the process to prove America is a racist, homophobic country. He had enough narcissism to believe he could pull it off and enough hate for the current administration to fuel it. He fell flat on his face. What a comeuppance when he thought he’d have fans supporting and comforting him. Instead he had his nemesis, Trump, sympathizing (before the hoax was apparent) about what a horrible thing to have happened to him. What a waste of time and energy and resources for this idiot.

 

[Mickey Mouse]

This is why I've been giving this the side-eye. Talking to family members of VOC is pretty much her job and not at all improper. However, feeding confidential criminal case information is another matter...

I have a feeling there was some advocacy involved.

 

[FinePrint]

It seemed odd that keeping it around his neck seemed like 'evidence' of anything. He could have held it in his hand and it would be just as evidential. Keeping it around his neck is no more proof of anything than it would be if he handed it over to them.

And if someone was truly trying to strangle me with a noose, I couldn't get that rope off fast enough. Continuing to walk alone at midnight in the Chicago streets, after being jumped, with a rope around my neck? NEVER.

He was worried that CPD body cams would cause a commotion in the apartment building with the neighbors but walking through the lobby, going up the elevator and walking down a hall with a noose around your neck wouldn't raise any eyebrows with the neighbors?

 

[cybervampira]

He was worried that CPD body cams would cause a commotion in the apartment building with the neighbors but walking through the lobby, going up the elevator and walking down a hall with a noose around your neck wouldn't raise any eyebrows with the neighbors?

Not if he made police dress like the Empire cast first!

 

[jggordo]

Good question. Seems like there would have to be an actual plaintiff — could there be a civil suit brought by another party or organization? I think it would be a tough lawsuit to prove, to say the least. Since there isn't an actual plaintiff to speak of, damages would be really challenging to suss, imo.

Illinois defamation law:
Illinois Defamation Law | Digital Media Law Project

Illinois Libel & Slander Law:
740 ILCS 145/ Slander and Libel Act.

(I wonder if "injurious falsehood" might be applicable? More in section 10 at this link)
Common Law | Without My Consent

I believe that the City or County is the plaintiff. In cases where someone such as this is screaming hate crimes, homophobic complaints and requiring LE to add patrols and dedicate additional detectives not to mention lab expenditures etc. there should be retribution. Cities and County budgets have limited ways to go to hire and par LE.

JMO

 

[Gardenista]

BREAKING: @ABC7Chicago obtains surveillance video that appears to show brothers involved in Smollett investigation leaving a Chicago store after buying items allegedly used in staged attack on Jussie Smollett.

Not much to see, but video at the link:

Rob Elgas on Twitter

 

[Mickey Mouse]

I firmly believe there are deep pockets behind him. Ever since the recusal I hopped on that train. But I also firmly believe these folks will never be known.
JMHO

Same here, I thought the conspiracy stuff was silly. Now, not so much. I'm hoping the Feds will shake the apples out of the tree.

 

[cybervampira]

Fox stands by Jussie Smollett and says he is not being written out of Empire | Daily Mail Online

[...]


Fox has denied claims Jussie Smollett is being written out of Empire amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the alleged attack he suffered on January 29. He is pictured on the show (top left) with his on-screen family, Terrence Howard, Bryshere Gray and Taraji P. Henson

[...]

 

[BOSCOE]

New York has prosecuted fake / false hate crimes numerous times. Ones that were constantly on social media and bandied 24/7 on MSM.

I will not be surprised if this ends up in court because that is the way Geragos rolls. Maybe it will be televised on the new Court TV. Just saying.

 

[EuTuCroquet?]

I believe that the City or County is the plaintiff. In cases where someone such as this is screaming hate crimes, homophobic complaints and requiring LE to add patrols and dedicate additional detectives not to mention lab expenditures etc. there should be retribution. Cities and County budgets have limited ways to go to hire and par LE.

JMO

What you describe wouldn’t be slander or defamation, though, which is the question I was answering. That’s a civil court issue.

There are ways to recoup funds spent that are tied to any false police reports made. That’s a separate issue from the question I answered.

 

[Mickey Mouse]

He was worried that CPD body cams would cause a commotion in the apartment building with the neighbors but walking through the lobby, going up the elevator and walking down a hall with a noose around your neck wouldn't raise any eyebrows with the neighbors?

Maybe he thought it would be in keeping with the "MAGA country" theme.

 

[glamourkitty1922]

He was worried that CPD body cams would cause a commotion in the apartment building with the neighbors but walking through the lobby, going up the elevator and walking down a hall with a noose around your neck wouldn't raise any eyebrows with the neighbors?

Maybe he is known for kink?