President says federal agencies will look into the actor's case, which involved charges of filing a false report that were dismissed Tuesday.
Actor Jussie Smollett faces reporters before leaving Cook County Court after charges against him were dropped Tuesday. By Deanna Paul Deanna Paul Reporter covering national and breaking news Email Bio Follow March 28 at 10:56 AM President Trump suggested early Thursday that two federal agencies will look into Cook County prosecutors’ decision to dismiss the case against “Empire” star Jussie Smollett.
Justice Department spokeswoman Kerri Kupec and FBI spokeswoman Carol Cratty each declined to comment. The State’s Attorney’s Office dismissed the case against the Fox actor Tuesday, sparking widespread confusion and anger.
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