Illinois Supreme Court reversed guilty verdict for Jussie Smollett, Kim Foxx defends her handling of the case, claiming Smollett already paid for his crime through plea deal. Speculation of Obama involvement. Charges dropped, Smollett now a free man.
Key Points
Illinois Supreme Court dropped all charges against Jussie Smollett
Kim Foxx claims Smollett already paid for his crime through plea deal
Speculation of Obama involvement in the case
Smollett orchestrated a fake hate crime for media attention
Pros
Illinois Supreme Court overturned guilty verdict
Kim Foxx defends plea deal as adequate punishment
Cons
Public backlash against lenient handling of the case