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May 2019

Chicago Cardinal “blindsided” by Farrakhan invitation

Jazz Shaw May 14, 2019 6:31 PM

Funny how he didn’t hear about it

Fox exec: We might find a way to bring Smollett back for Empire’s final season

Ed Morrissey May 13, 2019 6:01 PM

“The writer’s room hasn’t even gathered yet.”

Apr 2019

Looks like Kim Foxx may not be in the clear after all

Jazz Shaw Apr 29, 2019 10:41 AM

Order in the court

Judge slams Kim Foxx’s double standard for prosecution: ‘This smells big time’

John Sexton Apr 26, 2019 1:01 PM

“Why is Ms. Clark being treated differently than Mr. Smollett?”

‘Empire’ cast begs for Smollett’s job, court of public opinion “unjust”

Karen Townsend Apr 25, 2019 11:01 AM

The Hollywood saga continues.

Kim Foxx staffers continue to resign

Jazz Shaw Apr 23, 2019 4:31 PM

Office is starting to look kind of empty

At least Jussie Smollett’s brother still believes him

Jazz Shaw Apr 22, 2019 10:31 AM

All in the family

The closer we look at Kim Foxx, the worse the Smollett story smells

Jazz Shaw Apr 20, 2019 8:31 AM

She knew she was breaking ethics guidelines

Kim Foxx text: Jussie Smollett is a “washed up celeb who lied to cops”

Karen Townsend Apr 17, 2019 2:01 PM

Michael Avenatti’s name makes an appearance in the continuing story.

Chicago sues Jussie Smollett for cost of police work

John Sexton Apr 11, 2019 9:21 PM

“Defendant did not tell the CPD officers that his attack was staged at his direction…”

Rally supports Kim Foxx in Chicago because police “are the sworn enemy of black people”

Jazz Shaw Apr 09, 2019 2:41 PM

Because why not

Kim Foxx: Hey, criticizing me over the Smollett case is kinda racist, isn’t it?

Jazz Shaw Apr 08, 2019 10:31 AM

“As the first African American woman in this role, it is disheartening to me …”

Former assistant state’s attorney calls for investigation of Kim Foxx

John Sexton Apr 05, 2019 3:01 PM

“plagued with irregularity”

Jussie Smollett heading back to court. But which court?

Jazz Shaw Apr 05, 2019 8:01 AM

A twisted tale

Chicago awaits with bated breath: Will Smollett pay up $130K by the deadline? Update: Will return to Empire, co-star tells The View

Ed Morrissey Apr 04, 2019 2:01 PM

Lightfoot: “If that happened, he’s got to be held accountable.”

Good news: Socialists now outnumber Republicans on Chicago’s city council

Allahpundit Apr 03, 2019 11:31 AM

Progress.

Mar 2019

Rahm Emanuel: Trump’s to blame for Smollett’s hate crime hoax

Karen Townsend Mar 30, 2019 1:01 PM

Chicago’s a “Trump-free zone”.

Chicago police forced by mob to release drug dealer

Jazz Shaw Mar 30, 2019 10:01 AM

Mob rules

The Kim Foxx op-ed does little to help her case

Jazz Shaw Mar 30, 2019 8:31 AM

One more time, with feeling

Chicago to Smollett: Pay up $130K+ for investigative costs

Ed Morrissey Mar 29, 2019 10:01 AM

“Maybe the only time I’ve ever agreed with the mayor of Chicago.”

Chicago: A cop arresting a drug suspect was threatened by a mob until he released him

John Sexton Mar 28, 2019 2:41 PM

“Ten people surrounded me indicating they had firearms…”

Smollett lawyer: Maybe he thought his attackers were white because the Nigerian brothers were wearing whiteface under their ski masks

Allahpundit Mar 28, 2019 11:31 AM

What.

Kim Foxx: Smollett got the same justice as anyone else charged with 16 class D felonies (Update: Internal email seeks similar examples)

John Sexton Mar 27, 2019 7:31 PM

“There’s some people who were never gonna be satisfied unless Mr. Smollett spent many nights in prison…”

Here we go. Smollett’s lawyer says he still may sue

Jazz Shaw Mar 27, 2019 3:01 PM

Cojones of solid brass

Report: Cook County clerk shocked that no written motions were filed in dismissal of Smollett’s case

Allahpundit Mar 27, 2019 1:31 PM

Irregular.

Is Jussie Smollett getting his job back?

Allahpundit Mar 26, 2019 10:01 PM

Scot-free.

Yes, we need to talk about this Jussie Smollett debacle

Jazz Shaw Mar 26, 2019 7:21 PM

The Chicago Way on steroids

War: Rahm Emanuel, Chicago PD superintendent demand answers on Smollett deal

Ed Morrissey Mar 26, 2019 2:01 PM

“This is a whitewash of justice.”

Breaking: All charges dropped against Jussie Smollett (Update: Mayor Emanuel ‘this is not on the level’)

John Sexton Mar 26, 2019 12:01 PM

“We did not exonerate him.”

A judge tossed a Chicago suburb’s “assault rifle” ban

Jazz Shaw Mar 25, 2019 6:41 PM

But mostly on a technicality

The revolution (and Jussie Smollett’s trial) will be televised

Jazz Shaw Mar 14, 2019 8:01 AM

At the request of the accused

Osundairo brothers’ attorney: They accepted payment for training with the promise of a favor

John Sexton Mar 11, 2019 3:01 PM

“…the favor was to stage the attack.”

Chicago prosecutors are overplaying their hand on Jussie Smollett

Jazz Shaw Mar 09, 2019 1:01 PM

It’s a made for TV movie being shot before our eyes

Feb 2019

Chicago’s police clearly think the Jussie Smollett case is wrapped up

Jazz Shaw Feb 25, 2019 8:01 AM

Egregious, untrue… simply shameful

“Advocate” editor: Can we really trust the pro-Trump Chicago PD on Jussie Smollett’s guilt?

Allahpundit Feb 22, 2019 6:01 PM

“Who do we believe out of these two suspect people?”

Smollett to Empire castmates: No really, I’m totally innocent

Ed Morrissey Feb 22, 2019 8:01 AM

“Mr. Smollett is a young man of impeccable character and integrity …”

Van Jones on Jussie Smollett: He owes black gay men a lifetime of atonement

Allahpundit Feb 21, 2019 4:01 PM

“This ain’t nothing to play with.”

What the Smollett press conference can tell us about conservatives (and about media bias)

John Sexton Feb 21, 2019 1:21 PM

“…a scar that Chicago didn’t earn and certainly didn’t deserve.”

Did Kamala Harris … forget that she tweeted about Jussie Smollett’s “lynching”?

Allahpundit Feb 18, 2019 4:41 PM

“I think the facts are still unfolding.”

TMZ: Grand jury to review Smollett case

Ed Morrissey Feb 18, 2019 10:01 AM

CNN: Police now believe Smollett “orchestrated the attack.”

Jussie Smollett: “45 and his white-hooded cohorts are a national disgrace”

Karen Townsend Feb 16, 2019 5:31 PM

Clowns.

New developments in the Jussie Smollett investigaton (Update: Staged? Police dispute)

John Sexton Feb 14, 2019 6:41 PM

“detectives have identified the persons of interest…”

Chicago gun bill would require social media background check for permits

Jazz Shaw Feb 08, 2019 8:01 AM

Few specifics, many questions

Jan 2019

Think Progress editor: Conservatives are thrilled a Chicago woman defended herself with a gun

John Sexton Jan 15, 2019 3:01 PM

“We don’t owe the offender anything.”