Originally posted by Tassman
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Yes certainly the police and prosecutors must have reasonable grounds for arresting and charging the person. The problem was the high profile press conference by police and city officials during which they expressed their shock and outrage at Smollett putting his "perceived self-interest" ahead of the city's values. In short acting on the assumption Smollett was guilty before the trial. Personally, I think he probably was, but it's up to the trial to determine this not police and city officials grandstanding before the trial.
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