Democrat Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago police Superintendent Eddie Johnson blasted Jussie Smollett and legal system on Tuesday after the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office dropped all charges against Smollett in the hate crime hoax case.
Democrat Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago police Superintendent Eddie Johnson blasted Jussie Smollett and legal system on Tuesday after the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office dropped all charges against Smollett in the hate crime hoax case.
« I’m sure we all know what occurred this morning, » Johnson said. « My personal opinion is that you all know where I stand on this. Do I think justice was served? No. »
« Where do I think justice is? » Johnson continued. « I think this city is still owed an apology…. When I came on this job, I came on with my honor, my integrity and my reputation. And if someone accused me of doing anything that would circumvent that, then I would want my day in court. Period. To clear my name. »
« I’ve heard that they wanted their day in court with TV cameras so America could know the truth, » Johnson added. « And now they chose to hide behind secrecy and broker a deal to circumvent the judicial system. »
Emanuel expressed even more anger than Johnson did, noting the damage that the decision to drop the charges will do to the city of Chicago.
