CHICAGO - When prosecutors dropped the charges that accused Jussie Smollett of orchestrating a fake attack, the outrage was swift and overwhelming. The Illinois Prosecutors Bar Association said it was “an affront” to prosecutors across the state. She said she recused herself from Smollett’s case before he was charged because she had spoken with a Smollett family member when he was still considered a victim. I don’t see Smollett’s own shameful actions as being a stain on Chicago.” Johnson, for his part, says he’s ready to put the Smollett case behind him. ... We move on.” ___ Check out the AP’scomplete coverage of the Jussie Smollett case.

Source: thestar March 30, 2019 15:22 UTC