BREAKING: Charges against Jussie Smollett dropped by the state
#𝘽𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂: All Charges Against Jussie Smollett Have Been 𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗗 https://t.co/New28g5Qu5
- TMZ (@TMZ) March 26, 2019
Statement from Jussie's lawyers: 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. Jussie was attacked by 2 people he was unable to identify on January 29th. 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 Smollett: “I want you to know that not for a moment was it in vain. I've been truthful and consistent on every single level since day one.” https://t.co/87KXvN5piM pic.twitter.com/5cj73oyOOm
- CNN (@CNN) March 26, 2019
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