Why did prosecutors drop all charges against Jussie Smollett? Here's what several CNN analysts say about the latest twist in the case, and the possible reasoning behind it
Chicago's mayor and police superintendent still think the"Empire" actor staged an attack on himself and even the lead prosecutor on the case said he still believes that Smollett carried out a crime. So, how did Smollett get cleared of all charges?Here's what several CNN analysts had to say about the latest twist in the case and the possible reasoning behind it.
Ex-police chief: Police and mayor thrown under the bus 02:13"Nothing has changed other than the fact that this guy got to the state's attorney's office somehow and they worked out a back door deal that threw the mayor and the police department under the bus. Period," said Former Philadelphia police commissioner Charles Ramsey, agreeing with Johnson.
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