He wasted a lot more than $10,000 worth or the CPD’s time.

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Jussie Smollett Charges Dropped; ‘His Record Has Been Wiped Clean’
March 26, 2019

CHICAGO (CBS) — Less than two weeks after “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett pleaded not guilty to 16 counts of disorderly conduct for allegedly lying to police about a hate crime, prosecutors have dropped charges in the case.

Cook County prosecutors agreed to drop the charges against Smollett at an unscheduled hearing in the case Tuesday morning. Smollett will forfeit the $10,000 bail he posted after his arrest.

Breaking: Charges dropped in case against Jussie Smollett. @cbschicago

— Charlie De Mar (@CharlieDeMar) March 26, 2019

Judge granted a motion to seal the case. @cbschicago

— Charlie De Mar (@CharlieDeMar) March 26, 2019

“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 Cook County State’s Attorney’s office stated in an email.

Sources tell CBS 2 that CPD Superintendent Eddie Johnson is furious and that he received no notification about the charges being dropped. CBS 2 is told that he will speak after the police graduation taking place.

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