Here we see that stupid bitch Kim Foxx bloviating about how “poor Jussie” was unduly attacked by the justice system because her office had already decided not to pursue his case. What a disgusting, lying twat. I wonder what kind of response she’ll receive from Beetlejuice?

https://chicago.suntimes.com/2...foxx-op-ed?_amp=true

Kim Foxx: In Jussie Smollett case, our justice system failed. Here’s how and why.

The tactics used are becoming common when cases involve progressive prosecutors. I worry it will serve as a deterrent to the next generation of prosecutors eager to fight for critical reforms.

At its best, our justice system should make people safer, hold accountable those who seek to harm others and earn the trust of its citizenry. At its worst, the system can be easily manipulated in furtherance of thinly veiled political agendas.

On Thursday, the damaging, costly, and disingenuous criminal prosecution of Jussie Smollett came to an end. As Cook County State’s Attorney, it pains me deeply to say that, in this particular case, our justice system failed. Chicagoans deserve to know how and why it can, and likely will, happen again across the country.

In January 2019, Mr. Smollett reported that he had been the victim of a hate crime. From the first reports of the alleged attack, this case was treated like no other. When the preliminary investigation suggested that significant portions of his story appeared untrue, many of the specific details quickly found their way into the public sphere. Almost immediately there were leaks to the press, causing the Chicago Police Department to launch an internal investigation. Then-Supt. Eddie Johnson flew to New York City for a live interview on Good Morning America to discuss the evidence and Mr. Smollett’s assumed guilt prior to formal charges being filed.

Given the reputational price Smollett paid, the $10,000 bond we held, and the fact that he’d never been accused of a violent crime, my office made the decision not to further pursue a criminal conviction. This story should have ended there, as thousands upon thousands of non-prosecuted cases do every day.

Instead, taxpayers have since spent millions of dollars for the criminal prosecution of a hoax. Last year alone there were over 800 murders in Chicago. My administration has vacated over 177 wrongful convictions, 87 of those in the last 3 years. Rather than working collaboratively to stem rising crime or free the wrongly convicted, a small group of people hijacked the judicial system to enact what is best described as mob justice.

Sadly, these tactics are becoming common. Black women elected prosecutors around the country have faced the same mob mentality. In Boston, then-District Attorney Rachael Rollins chose not to prosecute 36 people arrested for peacefully protesting a discriminatory charade called the Straight Pride Parade. In an attempted end-run around Rollins’ prosecutorial discretion, a crusading Municipal Court judge pursued charges anyway and was stopped only by the Massachusetts Supreme Court. In St. Louis, opponents of Circuit Attorney Kim Gardener are working to revoke her law license as retribution for her decision to prosecute former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens, who was accused of taking nude photographs of a woman he had tied up. (Charges against Mr. Greitens were eventually dropped.)

In Smollett’s case, the mob was relentless, organized and effective. A judge appointed a special prosecutor with an unlimited budget to reopen the investigation into a nonviolent Hollywood actor, a complete disregard for the discretion that prosecutors must have to be effective and independent. As a former prosecutor, Dan Webb knows that prosecutors have that power, and more importantly, knows there is no “abuse of discretion” standard. In fact, the Supreme Court has recognized the “wide discretion” of prosecutors, and that courts should defer to the original prosecutorial decision. Webb knows this, and could refer to his friend Bill Barr’s own remarks.

Just because we do not like the outcome should not mean we bully prosecutors and circumvent the judicial process to get it changed. Smollett was indicted, tried and convicted by a kangaroo prosecution in a matter of months. Meanwhile, the families of more than 50 Black women murdered in Chicago over the last 20 years await justice.

Along the way, the same special prosecutor pursued a targeted, predetermined “investigation” of my involvement with the case. Knowing I had done nothing wrong but that objecting to the process would be painted as guilt, I cooperated. Predictably, the probe found no criminal wrongdoing and still un-ironically accused me of “abuses of discretion.” It’s a playbook: attack and marginalize anyone fighting to create a more just system, one that recognizes the rule of law.

What is most frustrating is that my cooperation in a process I knew was illegitimate sets a precedent that can be weaponized against progressive prosecutors determined to break the cycle of inevitable outcomes. Further, I worry it will serve as a deterrent to the next generation of prosecutors eager to fight for critical reforms.

Anyone interested in an equitable system of justice should be worried too.

Foxx's depth of denial rivals Juicy's.

The Sun-Times is on the same level as The National Enquirer. Of course they make space for Foxx's fantasy.

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Originally posted by pbslinger:
The judge got one thing wrong when he said he did it not for money but for attention. He did it to contribute to the phony political movement of the period. He did it to advance the agenda that Trump voters and DT are racists. He did it to help dimocrats defeat DT. Juicy Smallyeah was the Kamikaze pilot of the 2020 campaign to defeat DT.

Wrong.

Smollett did it for himself, pure 100% greed. He's a narcissist, not a warrior. He was one of the actors on a TV show, and not the ones earning top dollars. He wanted to be a national "icon" for social justice simply to be more famous, and his little TV role wasn't cutting it.

Most of these commies, they don't give a shit about"the cause", but how to use it to benefit themselves (Clintons, Obaams, Bidens, etc) . Smollett took this approach into Stupid Land.

And the judge is no fool; in a matter of minutes, he shredded millions of dollars of race card pulling legal tricks and character witnesses, told them ALL it was all bullshit. All for naught. The judge had their numbers, especially Smollett's.

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Originally posted by Keystoner:
The Sun-Times is on the same level as The National Enquirer. Of course they make space for Foxx's fantasy.

I look at it this way; Jussie paid good money to this bitch and her cronies to make this problem go away. She is exercising due diligence to show that she tried to get the little liar his moneys worth… probably to keep him from pointing that out in clearer terms.

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Last year alone there were over 800 murders in Chicago

maybe if she was to actually prosecute murderers that number would go down

"Meanwhile, the families of more than 50 Black women murdered in Chicago over the last 20 years await justice."

that is her job, she is an incompetent buffoon

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Originally posted by mod29:
"150 days in the county jail ain't no little thing, Alice" said Little Bill.

Especially THAT county jail.

Hopefully they don't find a way to spring him early . He needs to serve it all.

What, no statement from the Obamas yet. I thought they were best friends.

inmate #20220310140

UK Daily Mail states inmate number 20220310140 will serve 75 days. Still more than I expected, but less than I hoped for.

"Judge James Linn yesterday granted Smollett 'day for day' eligibility which means if he behaves himself behind bars, he will likely be released within 75 days - just over two months"

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What is most frustrating is that my cooperation in a process I knew was illegitimate sets a precedent that can be weaponized against progressive prosecutors determined to break the cycle of inevitable outcomes. Further, I worry it will serve as a deterrent to the next generation of prosecutors eager to fight for critical reforms.

She really said that...the DA of Cook County

I know I’m preaching to the choir. How can you characterize jailing someone who openly and obviously lied about a crime as an illegitimate process? It is the very definition of legitimate.

Glad to see this. I expected nothing to happen to this lying bastard.

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Kim Foxx: It’s a playbook: attack and marginalize anyone fighting to create a more just system, one that recognizes the rule of law.

BRAHAHAHhahahahahahahaha. Oh, the irony.

Best tweet of the night came from Liz Wheeler (I think she used to be with OAN)

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So thankful Jussie Smollett’s attacker was sent to jail today.

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Originally posted by corsair:
What the hell is Smollett talking about I'm not suicidal..?
Was that an issue?
Is Juicy acting all the way up to the very end? Did this guy not comprehend the verbal beating from the judge?

I wonder if he thinks this will get him separated from the general population or given special treatment?

Watched it a second time....

Juicy couldn't remember the order of his performance 'Do I say I respect you judge, before or, after the verdict? Gotta make sure they know I'm suicidal, I mean NOT suicidal! I'm not! Remember to give the salute, raise your fist into the face of LGB, I mean raise the first for..oh no, I'm going to jail'

I’m honestly surprised he got more than a token 2-3 days. Have a good life, felon.

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Originally posted by Mustang-PaPa:
Hey Jussie..let us know how that oatmeal is at the Cook County slammer. I hear its pretty bad.

Ha! Strong pull.
I heard that on Thursday night at Joliet they serve a wicked pepper steak. But not as bad as the cabbage roll at Terre Haute federal pen. But they are all bad. Lol.

edited to add just noticed this is my lucky #4000th post.

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I wonder if he thinks this will get him separated from the general population or given special treatment?

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
I suspect he will be placed on 24 hour surveilance in a cell by himself to start with. This is generally standard procedure for most inmates. Depending on circumstances they may release him into the general population. Remember that even theough Cook County has a bad reputation they do not want him to be harmed. Regardless he will have to put up with the taunts and eat the delightful food. Getting used to the constant noise and smell will take awhile.

From 12/9/21 but just as funny today if not funnier!

**Satire Alert for the slow ones**

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Cruel: Jussie Smollett Will Be Forced To Share A Jail Cell With His Attacker

The Babylon Bee
December 9th, 2021

CHICAGO, IL—People are protesting in the streets today after human rights groups revealed Jussie Smollett will be forced to share a jail cell with his racist attackers.

"This is an outrage!" said Reverend Jesse Jackson. "Not only was Mr. Smollett attacked by hateful racist bigots who want to tear our country apart, but now he has to share a jail cell with them? This is cruel and unusual punishment. This is the kind of thing that happens in our white supremacist country. Send me money!"

Criminal justice watchdogs also revealed that in addition to sharing a cell with his attackers, he will have to share his toothbrush, his bunk bed, and clothes. They expressed worry that this may lead to Jussie Smollet suffering further racist and homophobic attacks from other attackers named Jussie Smollett while in prison.

When asked for comment, Jussie Smollet angrily yelled "This is MAGA country!" before punching himself in the face.

Link

Jussie Smollett’s time in the Cook County Jail will be spent in protective custody, away from the jail’s general population, court records show.

Cook County Judge Judge James Linn agreed with Smollett’s attorneys’ recommendation that the former “Empire” actor be kept away from most of the other 6,000 inmates of the sprawling jail complex in Little Village.

Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail, ordered to pay back Chicago $120K
The order granting protective custody was entered shortly after Linn sentenced Smollett to 150 days in jail and 30 months of probation for lying to police about a phony racist and homophobic hate crime attack he orchestrated on himself in January 2019.

LINK: https://wgntv.com/news/chicago...-protective-custody/

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Originally posted by ZSMICHAEL:
Jussie Smollett’s time in the Cook County Jail will be spent in protective custody, away from the jail’s general population, court records show.

Cook County Judge Judge James Linn agreed with Smollett’s attorneys’ recommendation that the former “Empire” actor be kept away from most of the other 6,000 inmates of the sprawling jail complex in Little Village.

Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail, ordered to pay back Chicago $120K
The order granting protective custody was entered shortly after Linn sentenced Smollett to 150 days in jail and 30 months of probation for lying to police about a phony racist and homophobic hate crime attack he orchestrated on himself in January 2019.

LINK: https://wgntv.com/news/chicago...-protective-custody/

The special treatment begins.