"I've been truthful and consistent on every single level since day one.”
Alla åtal rapporteras ha blivit nerlagda mot Jussie Smollett. Enligt CNN var “Empire”-skådespelaren i domstolen under tisdagsmorgonen då domaren lämnade sitt beslut. Smolletts advokater Tina Glandian och Patricia Brown Holmes gick senare ut med ett uttalande som förklarar hur åklagarsidan resonerat kring beslutet. De tror helt enkelt att man hade dragit förhastade slutsatser.
“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.”
“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.”
Tidigare denna månad häktades Smollett för 16 åtalspunkter som alla kopplas till januari-attacken på stjärnan själv, som de trodde var iscensatt.
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) 26 mars 2019
