Chicago Democrats, from Mayor Rahm Emanuel on down, were unusually vociferous in their condemnation of the decision Tuesday by prosecutors to let Hollywood actor Jussie Smollett off the hook for a hate crime hoax.
Smolett was facing 16 felony counts before the office of Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx (who had recused herself) dropped all charges. Emanuel called it a “whitewash of justice,” and other officials made similar comments.-- More....