Judge Names Special Prosecutor In Jussie Smollett Case

Judge Names Special Prosecutor In Jussie Smollett Case

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The video discusses the investigation into the handling of the Jussie Smollett case. Dan K Webb was appointed as a special prosecutor to examine potential misconduct in the filing and dropping of charges against Smollett, who claimed to be a hate crime victim. Police later alleged Smollett staged the attack. Although indicted for making a false claim, charges were unexpectedly dropped. The special prosecutor may file new charges if necessary.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was appointed to lead the investigation into the handling of the Jussie Smollett case?

Dan K Webb

Jussie Smollett

The police

The judge

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the investigation into the Jussie Smollett case?

Misconduct in filing charges

Public outcry

Media attention

Political pressure

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Jussie Smollett claim happened to him in January?

He was a victim of a hate crime

He was attacked by the police

He was falsely accused

He staged an attack

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did prosecutors take regarding the charges against Smollett?

Dropped all charges

Increased the charges

Filed new charges

Reconsidered the charges

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What authority does the special prosecutor have in this case?

To file new charges

To drop all charges

To review evidence

To dismiss the case