(Smollett would later say they alsomentioned President Donald Trumps slogan MAGA.)
Less than a month later, Smollett wascharged with a felony for filing a false police report.
Police believed that Smollett staged the attack with two known associates.
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In a shocking development,all charges against Smollett were droppedlast March.
Webb was then appointed special prosecutor to investigate the decision to drop charges.
Rather, the charges were appropriately dismissed the first time because they were not supported by the evidence.
Smollett is due in court Feb. 24.
This article has been updated to include a statement from Smolletts attorney.
