Chicago February 21, 2019 4:25 pm

Smollett Case is Slap in Face of Crime Victims, Pastor Says

Rev. Ira Acree’s 15-year-old niece, Yasmin Acree, has been missing since 2008. Unlike the Jussie Smollett investigation, no charges have been filed. “Do you have to be a celebrity for your life to matter?” he asked. “Do you have to have money for your life to matter?” Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson looked upset as he talked about the charges against the “Empire” actor and the effect this stunt had on Chicago. Johnson said he is concerned this incident will increase the level of skepticism about hate crime investigations. NBC 5’s Michelle Relerford reports.

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