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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 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-jussi...




> 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.


I mean bail not returned.


Money 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.


German law also seems to allow for it under some circumstances. Bernie Ecclestone for example: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-28656050


That was only 10k wasn't it. The story above says the city is suing him for 130k.


Forfeiting a bond usually means you have to pay the full amount. $100k in his case.


You 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.




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