Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel calls the dropping of all charges against actor Jussie Smollett a 'whitewash of justice.' Follow live updates:
Chicago mayor: "This is a whitewash of justice"
He also compared the case to the recent college admissions scam, in which the Department of Justice accused wealthy families of bribing college coaches and admissions officials to get their children into schools. “Jussie Smollett has always maintained his innocence and we are gratified that all charges against him have been dismissed,” spokesperson Chris Alexander said in the statement.
Reporters and cameras swarmed the"Empire" actor as he waited for a vehicle. Smollett ignored questions shouted at him.Smollett charges dropped "not part of a deferred prosecution"
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