Following the court hearing, Smollett publicly spoke, thanking his attorneys, friends, the citizens of Chicaga and "the state of Illinois for attempting to do what is right."
"This has been an incredibly difficult time," he said. "Honestly, one of the worst of my entire life. But I am a man of faith and I'm a man that has knowledge of my history and I would not bring my family our lives, or the movement into a fire like this. I just wouldn't . Now I'd like nothing more than to just get back to work and move on with my life.
“After reviewing all of the facts and circumstances of the case, including Mr. Smollet’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.” The attorneys added, "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.
In the ABC News interview, Smollett also confirmed reports that he was initially reluctant to contact the police or handover his cellphone to help with the investigation. In a strident statement released shortly after defense attorneys announced thaty the charges were dropped Smollett's family reiterated the actor's innocence, and subsequent victimization by skeptics.
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Oh please.
He has nothing to say on the subject of hate crimes ever again. People who lead the fight against such crimes for the true victims need to tell JussieSmollett to STFU.
General Flynn should be pardoned.
Hey Smollett, shut your mouth, just looking at you turns my stomach!
wsbtv What about the letters? What about the two brothers? I don’t understand what happened here. This case was practically solved on the internet. How can everybody be ok with this? There’s basically no explanation for it. 3-5 business days before some YouTube channel exposes this.
wsbtv Now can u please just tell us how much these “dropped” charges cost u Now THAT i will believe 🙄
there's always the possibility that Smollette actually did hire those men as personal trainers & they tried to abduct him. Perhaps Chicago P.D. suppressed evidence of that. Perhaps everything else is merely gossip. All of that is a longshot. And I am a writer.
Must be $$$$ involved. What about the 2 schmos who “attacked” him? Do they get the same deal?
Translation: Those white guys I accused really do exist, and we've got to find them and hang them using the same noose they draped around my neck.
Your still guilty.
So this sets a precedent then, right? Anyone came claim they were victim of a hate crime, even if one didn't happen, and get away with wasting hundreds of man hours
Screw him.
POS!!
I’m done with this guy. I am done with any reports made about him. He insults the true victims with his lies and continued craptastic performance. Enough of his lies.
Remeber when he got pulled over and said he was his brother.
wsbtv Two justice systems, one for the elite and one for the average guy and yes race does not matter when it comes to being elite.
Boycott the products on Empire. Let's all go to protest at the set of Empire.
The Obama fix was in. That simple
mcharlesworth7 Who did he payoff? The justice system is so crooked with everyone’s hand in each other’s pocket! Trust me I know first hand about crooked judges etc!
Isn't he bothered that two white supremacists are still roaming free in the cold Chicago nights?
Do not believe him!!
He’s telling the truth! JussieSmollett
wsbtv What a joke!! He lied about a hate crime and should be charged!!
Just stop talking now dude!
WHERE IS THE JUSS-TICE? WAS IT SOME MAGA WHITE GUYS OR NAH THESE QUESTIONS STILL NEED ANSWERS
Such the victim hero. We see you and your guilty as hell. You got lucky. I'd keep my mouth shut and not piss of the officials.
You should never work again
I thought he said it was WHITE men with MAGA hats yelling this is MAGA country? Wasn't that LIES?
Why was the public doc. Sealed?
Must be nice to be rich and have influence. Any Joe schmoe would've been thrown the book at
BLACK GAY PRIVILEGE!!
He’s guilty and everyone knows it! Heard the police are furious!
I guess they have to arrest the two guys that attacked him now right? We know who they are.
Make no mistake . This is a pivot move for the socialist party
Your career? Dude, look for another line of work.
NO ONE BELIEVES YOU. All that money and connections speaking. No justice. Shame.
Rich privilege in the worst high profile way possible. What a disgraceful precedent that is set now.
Huh?
Barr says full exoneration of Smollett - no collusion.
wsbtv Pathetic
How about working on telling the truth !
It’s the Mueller report all over again ...
Your a DISGRACE AFTER you LIED !! You Should be Ashamed of What you DID !! NOT PROUD of it !! You Should STAND UP n Say I WAS Wrong !!! It's Still NOT over You Have the Federal CHARGES
Why are you silent about this monster?
screw this guy
The Lawyer throwing the brothers under the bus was the best part 🤣🤣
Reports he forfitted bail money? True?
'.. and get my ass licked after 10 hours of exhausting work..' 🤣
You literally paid Chicago to let you go.
?
This is not Justice being served this is an elite big wig with money and power getting off for proven misdeeds. Our system is so broken. Does this debunk the whole WhitePrivilege premise that black people can't beat the legal system? Clearly Jussie just did. Thank you Jussie.
Well all of these 'exonerations' are making me dizzy.
So the 2 Nigerian brothers who were friends of Jussie and attacked Jussie were actually MAGA supporters? Sure, makes perfect sense. Chicago is the most corrupt city in the USA
this was a political stunt connecting to the lynching law the connection between Jussie and KamalaHarris
Yes, please get back to work. You might try Starbucks. I hear Amazon pays pretty well also.
WTF
Privilege
Then why did you do community service and give up your bond?
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