There is another twist in the Jussie Smollett case.
From reports that the Empire actor faked his attack to promote his career to the news that we was indicted in a 16 count felony charge for the false assault, his lawyers have just released a statement that all charges against the actor has been dropped and that his records have been wiped clean.
Statement from Jussie Smollett’s legal team. @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/2W6THH2xwi
— Charlie De Mar (@CharlieDeMar) March 26, 2019
His family also has put out a statement on the issue.
JUST IN: “This morning truth has prevailed and he has been vindicated.”
Jussie Smollett’s family releases statement as all criminal charges are dropped against him. https://t.co/FKZXOYi35O pic.twitter.com/W6XOTTi6LY
— Good Morning America (@GMA) March 26, 2019
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s office say he will forfeit his bond and that the “outcome is a just disposition and appropriate resolution”
Statement from the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/jJOuyQn1YJ
— Charlie De Mar (@CharlieDeMar) March 26, 2019
The Chicago Police Department have not released an official statement on the matter.
Jussie Smollet and his team are expected to make a statement on the development and the Mayor of Chicago alongside the Chief of Police are also expected to make a statement.
