Inquiry Finds Prosecutors Mishandled Jussie Smollett Case

Inquiry Finds Prosecutors Mishandled Jussie Smollett Case

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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.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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