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From linked article[0]: >— Cook County prosecutors drop all charges against Smollett, calling it an “appropriate resolution to this case.” >“After reviewing a
by ComodoHacker 7y ago
From linked article[0]:
>— Cook County prosecutors drop all charges against Smollett, calling it an “appropriate resolution to this case.”
>“After reviewing all of the facts and circumstances of the case, including Mr. Smollett’s volunteer service in the community and agreement to forfeit his bond to the City of Chicago, we believe this outcome is a just disposition and appropriate resolution to this case,” the statement said.
WTF? Since when bribe constitutes a ground for dropping charges?
0. https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-met-cb-jussie-smollett-20190215-story.html#nt=interstitial-manual https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-met-cb-jussi...
- stonogo 7y agoMoney has always been the only reliable way to stay out of jail. Usually you have to give it to lawyers, so it looks like they're just cutting out the middleman.
- unishark 7y agoThat was only 10k wasn't it. The story above says the city is suing him for 130k.
- anon73044 7y agoForfeiting a bond usually means you have to pay the full amount. $100k in his case.
- rkangel 7y agoGerman law also seems to allow for it under some circumstances. Bernie Ecclestone for example: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-28656050 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-28656050
- strathmeyer 7y agoYou aren't concerned the government can get all your data after you've pleaded guilty to something? Because I'm concerned people can't identify what a bribe is.
- jasonlotito 7y ago> WTF? Since when bribe constitutes a ground for dropping charges? You mean fines? I mean, fines have been around forever, and everyone from the President down to the little guy has paid fines to have charges dropped. This is not a modern thing, nor is it rare. It's more surprising that you are surprised by this.
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- ComodoHacker 7y agoI mean bail not returned.