Prosecutors have dropped charges against Jussie Smollett
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.
