This isn't what happened. There wasn't a trial or plea deal. There was no sentencing.
16 grand jury felony indictments where dropped, all records sealed, his criminal record fully expunged, the bond was retained and 16 hours of community service that was done in the past was counted as a condition of dismissal.
Smollett’s work with Rainbow PUSH included speaking to students about the music and film industry and volunteering in the PUSH Freedom Store, where he managed sales and peddled merchandise.
The SA lied when she said she had recused herself from the case - walking it back by saying it wasn't a "formal" recusal. She said she did it "colloquially". Seriously, that is what she said.
Then JS held a press conference saying he was innocent and told the truth. That alone was crazy.
No written records of the agreement where filed in any court. The case was scrubbed from databases.
Chicago PD wants a federal investigation.
The way this went down is unprecedented.