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Prosecutors Drop All Charges Against Jussie Smollett

A stunning move in the case surrounding “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett.

03/26/2019 | Rating NR

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Prosecutors Drop All Charges Against Jussie Smollett

Clip: 3/26/2019 | 6m 22sVideo has Closed Captions

A stunning move in the case surrounding “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett.

Jussie Smollett exited the Leighton Criminal Court Building a free man Tuesday morning after prosecutors unexpectedly dropped felony charges against him in a case that’s garnered national headlines for months. Amanda Vinicky has details.

03/26/2019 | Rating NR

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Clip: 3/26/2019 | 8m 2s | If you pull into a store’s parking lot and leave to go elsewhere, you might get a boot. (8m 2s)

Surprising Outcome in Smollett Case Provokes Anger

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Clip: 3/26/2019 | 9m 45s | Anger from the police superintendent and the mayor over the Jussie Smollett case. (9m 45s)

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