Inquiry Finds Prosecutors Mishandled Jussie Smollett Case

The video discusses the case of actor Jesse Smollett, who was accused of staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in Chicago. The state's attorney's office initially dropped all charges, but a special prosecutor found no evidence for criminal charges. However, an inquiry criticized the handling of the case by Kim Foxx's office, citing misleading public statements and inappropriate communication with Smollett's relatives. Despite the lack of evidence, new charges were filed against Smollett in February.

What accusations did Jesse Smollett face regarding the incident in Chicago?

What actions did the state's attorney's office take regarding the charges against Smollett?

What did special prosecutor Dan Webb conclude about the evidence in Smollett's case?

What were the criticisms directed at States Attorney Kim Foxx's office during the inquiry?

What new developments occurred in February regarding Smollett's case?