Jussie Smollett 'Relieved' as All Charges Dropped Against Empire Actor
By Rebecca Iannucci / March 26 2019, 8:25 AM PDT
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Less than three weeks after Jussie Smollett was indicted on multiple felony counts, prosecutors have dropped all charges against the Empire actor.
(UPDATE: Smollett gives emotional statement after charges are dropped — watch video here.)
Two of Smollett’s attorneys, Tina Glandian and Patricia Brown Holmes, confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday. Read it below:
By Rebecca Iannucci / March 26 2019, 8:25 AM PDT
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Less than three weeks after Jussie Smollett was indicted on multiple felony counts, prosecutors have dropped all charges against the Empire actor.
(UPDATE: Smollett gives emotional statement after charges are dropped — watch video here.)
Two of Smollett’s attorneys, Tina Glandian and Patricia Brown Holmes, confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday. Read it below:
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office also released the following statement after the charges were dropped: “After reviewing all of the facts and circumstances of the case, including Mr. Smollett’s volunteer service in the community and agreement to forfeit his bond to the City of Chicago, we believe this outcome is a just disposition and appropriate resolution to this case.”Today, all criminal charges against Jussie Smollett were dropped and his record has been wiped clean of the filing of this tragic complaint against him,” the statement reads. “Jussie was attacked by two people he was unable to identify on January 29. He was a victim who was vilified and made to appear as a perpetrator as a result of false and inappropriate remarks made to the public causing an inappropriate rush to judgment. Jussie and many others were hurt by these unfair and unwarranted actions. This entire situation is a reminder that there should never be an attempt to prove a case in the court of public opinion. That is wrong. It is a reminder that a victim, in this case Jussie, deserves dignity and respect. Dismissal of charges against the victim in this case was the only just result. Jussie is relieved to have this situation behind him and is very much looking forward to getting back to focusing on his family, friends and career.