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Actor Jussie Smollett leaves the Leighton Courthouse after his court appearance on March 26, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. This morning in court it was announced that all charges were dropped against the actor. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)
Posted inEntertainment

Both Sides Make Threats in Smollett-Chicago Battle over $130K

by WI Guest Author April 5, 2019October 31, 2020

Chicago is moving forward with plans to sue Jussie Smollett over time and money spent investigating what officials say was a staged assault orchestrated by the “Empire” actor, but his attorneys say they will demand that the mayor and police chief testify if the city pursues the matter.

In this handout provided by the Chicago Police Department, Jussie Smollett poses for a booking photo after turning himself into the Chicago Police Department on February 21, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. The 36-year-old "Empire" star is facing a class four felony charge for filing a false police report after claiming he was the victim of an assault on January 29th. (Photo by Chicago Police Department via Getty Images)
Posted inEntertainment

Jussie Smollett Arrested, Accused of Staging Attack

by WI Guest Author February 21, 2019October 31, 2020
NATIONAL UNREST: Scores of blacks and other Americans, continue to march and protest in solidarity, determined to change police policies and laws that affect the lives of black men, women and children — even resulting in their deaths. The hashtag #blacklivesmatter has gained a life of its own as its message remains one of profound magnitude. (Courtesy of everyvoice.org)
Posted inNational

Chicago’s Former Police Chief Blames BLM for Surge in Violence

by WI Guest Author January 4, 2017October 30, 2020

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