JUSSIE SMOLLETT

IN MY OPINION:

WILLIAM REYNOLDS:

 

JUSSIE SMOLLETT>>

 

An Illinois judge on Thursday ordered "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett's criminal case file unsealed, setting up the release of a wealth of information surrounding the controversial -- and often confusing -- case.

 

Cook County judge Steven G. Watkins' decision came months after a dizzying set of events: First, Smollett alleged he'd been the victim of a hate crime; after an extensive investigation, Chicago cops arrested Smollett and accused him of faking the supposed attack; and then, Cook County prosecutors suddenly dropped the charges against Smollett and his case was sealed.

 

THIS OPENS UP THE DOOR FOR A SPECIAL PROSECUTOR FROM ANOTHER COUNTY.