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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
EXCLUSIVE: I tracked down surveillance of the Osundairo's buying supplies before "attack" Sources say Jussie Smollet told brothers what to buy. Countless phone calls placed for this. Visited more stores than I wish to admit. @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
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BREAKING:Police raided the home of two persons of interest in Jussie Smollett case last night. Both men are of Nigerian decent and have appeared as extras on the show. Police took bleach, shoes electronics and more.Officers asked family if they knew #Jussiesmollett . @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
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Exclusive: Brad Rukstales is back in his suburban Inverness home and admits to entering the capitol He’s talking to @cbschicago at 10p  "It was the single worst personal decision of my life; I have no excuse for my actions and wish that I could take them back."
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
Sources tell CBS2 Chicago Police Supt. Johnson is “furious.” He had no heads up this was going to happen. @cbschicago
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Rukstales was arrested for unlawful entry
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@CharlieDeMar
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#CPD officer seen high-fiving moments after #PaulONeal shooting."F***, I'm going to be on desk duty now for 30 days"
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
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More from Jussie Smollet team. STATEMENT FROM JUSSIE SMOLLETT'S DEFENSE TEAM REGARDING MAYOR EMMANUEL'S STATEMENT “It is the Mayor and the Police Chief who owe Jussie - owe him an apology - for dragging an innocent man’s character through the mud. Jussie has paid enough.”
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
5 years
BREAKING: Special prosecutor approved in Jussie Smollett case. @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
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"Make sure this (body-camera) is off" one officer says to another after #PaulONeal shooting.
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
Breaking: Charges dropped in case against Jussie Smollett. @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
Jussie Smollett and legal team arrives for hearing about cameras in the court room. He is choosing to be here. Not required. @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
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Texts messages from State’s Attorney Kim Foxx to staff about two weeks before charges were dropped on Jussie Smollett. Refers to Smollett as a “washed up celeb who lied to cops.” Texts obtained through FOIA request. @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
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Vice President Kamala Harris has arrived in Chicago for the DNC. Her motorcade has shut down traffic on Michigan Ave near Chicago Ave. @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
4 years
Rukstales is the CEO of a suburban Illinois company. They released the statement below.
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
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Body camera video of CPD officers entering Jussie Smollett’s apartment the night attack was reported. He still has rope around his neck. @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
NEW: Sources say at least one of the brothers purchased the rope used in Jussie Smollett incident at Crafty Beaver hardware store the weekend of Jan 25th. Plain red hats worn by brothers were purchased from an Uptown beauty supply store. @cbschicago
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Charlie De Mar
6 years
BREAKING From Chicago police— “Case Update: Jussie Smollett is now officially classified as a suspect in a criminal investigation by #ChicagoPolice for filing a false police report (Class 4 felony). Detectives are currently presenting evidence before a Cook County Grand Jury.”
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
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New: Sources—The brothers were paid $3,500 prior to leaving for Nigeria and were promised an additional $500 upon their return. @cbschicago (Updated typo from previous tweet)
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Charlie De Mar
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@cbschicago Sources: Rope/hats purchased at direction of Smollett
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
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MULTIPLE SOURCES Smollett upset at the reaction (or lack thereof) from others after receiving ‘threatening’ letter in mail prior to “attack” Then concocted “attack.” Feds investigating note Brothers break their silence.Talking with me exclusively.
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
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Police say Jussie Smollett did a drive through rehearsal prior to Jan 29 near scene of reported attack. Here is police surveillance pictures of his Mercedes. @cbschicago
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Charlie De Mar
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Red hat and ski mask among the items
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@CharlieDeMar
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@cbschicago This information is according to family who says home was ransacked. I asked family why they think police picked the two brothers up for questioning and they replied by saying the men left for #Nigeria the day of the attack. @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
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Jussie Smollett fails to pay city of Chicago $130,000. City will now go after the money in civil court. @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
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BREAKING: Chicago Police release unseen surveillance video in Jussie Smollett case. We are going through all of it now. Will share noteworthy video here. @cbschicago
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Charlie De Mar
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Chicago Police confirming they are investigating a tip that Smollett was in his apt building elevator with the Osundairo brothers the night of the reported incident. CPD plans to follow up with that witness. @cbschicago
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Charlie De Mar
6 years
Brothers and attorney Gloria Schmidt just left grand jury room. Brothers were expected to testify against Jussie Smollett @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
2 years
Police have named Bobby Crimo as the suspected Highland Park Parade shooter. @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
I just spoke to Ola and Abel Osundairo on the phone. It was brief but they stressed the following. “We are not racist. We are not homophobic. And we are not anti-Trump. We were born and raised in Chicago and are American citizens.”
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
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Mother of Adam Toledo,13, has not seen the police body camera video showing an officer shooting her son in the chest. He died. She will view it next week Family says they knew nothing about Adam having a gun. Police say they recovered a gun at the scene @cbschicago #AdamToledo
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
5 years
BREAKING: Brothers Ola and Abel Osundairo filed a federal defamation lawsuit against Jussie Smollett’s legal team. Mark Geragos, his law firm, and Tina Glandian listed as defendants . @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
NEW: Chicago Police Union announcing a protest of @SAKimFoxx Monday
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
UPDATE: Attorney for two men in custody says she spoke with CPD detectives and charges (at least against the two brothers In custody) are expected before 5:45pm Friday. That is when the 48-Hour hold expires. @cbschicago #JussieSmollett #Empire #Chicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
2 years
Lawn chairs and candy left behind as parade spectators scrambled after hearing the gunshots. @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
Judge to Jussie Smollett: You are presumed innocent but if these allegations are true they are utterly outrageous.” Judge said the use of the noose was the most surprising part if true. @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
5 years
Video from inside taxi of Osundairo brother’s on their way to meet Jussie Smollett night of reported attack..according to CPD @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
2 Separate sources confirm to @tvbrad @SuzanneLeMignot The brothers told police Jussie Smollett was involved in creating “threatening” letter. @cbschicago
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Charlie De Mar
6 years
My colleague @vincefloress who is at courthouse says brothers and their attorney walked into Grand Jury room at 3:46. @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
5 years
The Police board votes to fire the 4-Chicago Police officers accused in alleged cover-up in Laquan Mcdonald shooting. @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
Breaking: City of Chicago legal dept. asks for $130,000 from Jussie Smollett. Far more than the $10,000 he offered up.
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
5 years
Chicago Police released Jussie Smollett’s search history in the days following the reported attack. He googled “Jussie Smollett” at least 50+ times. (Not all searches pictured here) @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
5 years
Jussie Smollett documents just hit...We have a team going through them now..Will Provide updates
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
8 years
"Can we get him (Shooting officer) in a car so the media doesn't see him" #PaulOneal
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
Off camera I asked if his family or his brothers were paid or promised any compensation from Jussie Smollett and his team in exchange for them not to cooperate with the state. He had no comment. @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
MORE: This is inside the home of two men in police custody listed as persons of interest. According to family they left for Nigeria the same day (but hours after) the alleged attack on Jussie Smollett. @cbschicago #JussieSmollette #Empire
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
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City of Chicago formally files civil complaint against Jussie Smollett. Going through it now. @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
BREAKING: The two brothers being questioned in connection with Jussie Smollett case are NO longer suspects and released. @cbschicago #Empire
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
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Police on Jussie Smollett: “We got information and want to run [it] by him. If the opportunity [to come in] is not taken, we’re going to go with other methods to create a culture of accountability.” @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
8 years
Ofc. here tells ofc. who shot: "Help me find your casings and we will get you in a car b4 the (news)cameras get here
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
Here is the proffer that was red in court in Jussie Smollett case. @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
Lots of new information late today. Brothers meet with prosecutors. No Grand Jury. States Attorney recuses hersef from the case. Two sources: Brothers told police Jussie was involved with letter. @cbschicago
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Charlie De Mar
6 years
Over 50 search warrants executed in Jussie Smollett case. @cbschicago #JussieSmollett
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
8 years
NOW:Protestors storm police line and place pics of those killed by cops on CPD windows.Cops outnumbered @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
Jussie Smollett did community service at Rainbow PUSH Saturday/Monday for about 16 hours total. Charges dropped Tuesday. That along with a forfeit of his $10k bond was enough to drop the charges according to State’s Attorney. @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
Also on the inventory list taken from the brothers home was “Script-Empire.” Attorney says men have appeared as extras on #Empire . #Jussiesmollett #Jussiesmollett @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
Brothers were asked about training fees. One brother said he charges $50 per hour but has taken $20 on low end. The check Jussie Smollett wrote was for $3,500. @cbschicago The brothers ex-attorney has said the money was for training and a “favor” to help stage attack.
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
Judge granted a motion to seal the case. @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
Jussie Smollett’s legal team issues this statement...
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
Internal emailing circulated throughout the State’s Attorneys office today. Office looking for examples of other cases where charges have been dropped. One day after charges were droped on Jussie Smollett.
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
New: Former Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez chiming in On Kim Foxx’s decision to recuse herself from Jussie Smollett case. @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
Gloria Schmidt, the attorney for the Osundairo brothers no longer represents them. Schmidt and a credible crisis management team have decided to walk away from the brothers. Full statement below. @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
Jussie Smollett’s made arrangements to turn himself in last night (away from cameras) Now being processed. Fingers prints, mug shot.. He will be transported to court. “He has made no statement to police.”-CPD spox @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
EXCLUSIVE: Attorney for the two persons of interest in #JussieSmollett case just spoke with her clients. Updates to follow our conversation. @cbschicago #Empire #JussieSmollett
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
BREAKING: Jussie Smollett’s character, Jamal, on #empire written out of the final two episodes. @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
Police now calling the brothers “Potential Suspects”. Detectives have probable cause that they may have been invovled in an alleged crime. Jussie Smollett is still being considered a victim. Interrogations continue today. @cbschicago #Empire
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
I got tied up working on tv story for tonight and haven’t had a chance to report this. In 2007 Smollett pulled over in LA for suspicion of DUI. Driving w/out license. He gave his brothers name and falsified his signature—according to LA City Attorney
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
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Press release from special prosecutor Dan Webb on his decision to further prosecute Jussie Smollett. @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
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WATCH! Liquor Store in Cicero gets robbed. We are interviewing owner/getting video of the damage. All of the sudden, an employee screams “There’s more in the back.” Police rush in and find two guys hiding in a back storage closet. At least one gun and drugs were found.
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
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The procession for fallen Chicago Firefighter Mashawn Plummer arriving at the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. @cbschicago
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Charlie De Mar
6 years
BREAKING— The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office has approved a disorderly conduct charge on Jussie Smollett. @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
5 years
Feb 13: Police located and interviewed the Osundairo brothers, who confessed. They said Jussie Smollett planned and staged the attack. This was one day before Smollett went on Good Morning America.
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
2 years
Extensive search underway for shooter(s) in Highland Park. @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
Former Michelle Obama Chief of Staff Tina Tchen releases a statement about reaching out to @SAKimFoxx on behalf of Jussie Smollett.
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Charlie De Mar
6 years
Dr. Tamara O’Neal was shot and killed inside the hospital where she worked. @cbschicago
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Charlie De Mar
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Cicero: People protecting businesses in cicero. Standing outside with poles, bats, hammers bricks to prevent looting. @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
Letter from City to Jussie Smollett titled “Demand Letter-Smollett False Statement” Read here:
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
5 years
More: State’s Attorney staffers on a group text message the day charges on dropped on Jussie Smollett. @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
4 years
El Patron liquor store flooded with looters. You will lose count. Stealing liquor/other items, breaking display cases before police come. @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
5 years
Video of Abel Osundairo greeting by law enforcement as he gets off a plane at O’Hare. He is placed in handcuffs and then brought in for questioning. The brothers would later tell police they were paid to go along with a staged attack on Jussie Smollett. @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
NEW:Sources close to investigation. The brothers were captured on ride-share surveillance camera en-route to attack. “Appear nervous” Jussie Smollett late to arrive for “attack” Passing car gives brothers cold feet. But go through with it anyway.
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
4 years
AMBER ALERT: Liam Barbarasa,4, abducted from a 7-Eleven gas station at 79th Street and Roberts Road in Bridgeview Illinois around 5:37 P.M. this evening. Liam was in a running vehicle outside the 7-Eleven gas station when an unknown suspect stole the vehicle. @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
Jussie Smollet’s case is expected to be called in bond court tomorrow 1:30pm. @cbschicago
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Charlie De Mar
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Group called “Armed Citizens to Protect Our Lives and Property” planning on showing up at 8pm (curfew) outside courthouse where police clashed w/protestors last night. Some apparently already showing up. #kenosha #JacobBlake @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
Jussie Smollett is back in court. He is expected to enter his plea and a judge will be assigned to the case. Cameras will be inside the court room. @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
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The Reyes sisters, 8 and 10, were shot in the legs while at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade. Patrick Mahomes and his wife visited with them in the hospital. @CBSNews @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
6 years
STATEMENT FROM JUSSIE SMOLLETT'S LEGAL TEAM @cbschicago
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Charlie De Mar
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Damar Hamlin’s uncle says his nephews heart stopped twice. Once on the field and again at the hospital. He says he was watching the game on tv from home in Pittsburgh and rushed to the hospital in Cincinnati. Doctors have not provided an update. #damarhamilin
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Charlie De Mar
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UPDATE: The brothers and attorney met with prosecutors. Did not meet before a Grand Jury in Jussie Smollett case.— @CBSNews
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Charlie De Mar
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Video shows scrum of Jussie Smollett leaving the Cook County Jail—Surrounded by body guards and his legal team and a few dozen reporters. @cbschicago 🎥— @aromanchi
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
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Just spoke with @CongressmanRaja who is locked down right now. He says he is in “fight or flight” mode. He says president Trump’s speech this morning is to blame for what is unfolding at capitol. @cbschicago
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
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BREAKING: Reports of an officer shot at the Thompson Center. @cbschicago
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Charlie De Mar
6 years
SOURCES: Since the brothers were released from police custody on Friday they have been staying at an undisclosed location in Chicago. @cbschicago
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Charlie De Mar
2 years
Here is the end of the chase. @cbschicago
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Charlie De Mar
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STATEMENT FROM 20TH CENTURY FOX TELEVISION AND FOX ENTERTAINMENT ON JUSSIE SMOLLETT “We understand the seriousness of this matter and we respect the legal process. We are evaluating the situation and we are considering our options.”
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@CharlieDeMar
Charlie De Mar
2 years
45th Ward Superintendent, Charles Sikanich, charged with official misconduct for trying to sell a MP-40 fully auto machine gun to an undercover ATF agent while on the clock and driving his city car. @cbschicago
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