Posted on 03/26/2019 12:37:50 PM PDT by Enlightened1
The family of Empire actor Jussie Smollett praised prosecutors for dropping all charges against the Fox star in connection to filing a false police report, stating that Smollett is an “innocent man” who was “unjustly smeared.
“Our son and brother is an innocent man whose name and character has been unjustly smeared. Jussie is a son, a brother, a partner, a champion for human rights, and a genuine soul who would never be capable of what he was falsely accused of,” a statement via the Smollett family reads. “He was the victim of an assault and then falsely blamed for his own attack,” the statement continued. “This morning truth has prevailed and he has been vindicated. All charges have been dismissed and his record expunged (cleared).”
“The painful incidents we’ve witnessed him endure over the past 7 weeks have been heartbreaking and unjust to say the least. While many were quick to rush to judgement before hearing the actual truth, we are grateful that the truth about Jussie has come to light,” the statement continues. “We look forward to bringing the real perpetrators to justice. We thank God and our village for standing by us during this trying time.”
Earlier Tuesday, Smollett attorneys Tina Glandian and Patricia Brown Holmes announced that the actor’s record “has been wiped clean.” Smollett was indicted on 16 felony counts related to making a false report that he was attacked by two men who shouted racial and homophobic slurs in downtown Chicago on January 29. Police and prosecutors have said the black and gay actor falsely reported to authorities that he was attacked because he was unhappy with his pay on the Fox show and to promote his career.
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This is the fuse.
Law and Order cannot have two different set of laws.
Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson:
“At the end of the day, it is Mr. Smollett who committed this hoax, period. If he wanted to clear his name, the way to do that is in a court of law so everyone can see the evidence.”
smeared with his own s#it
FELLOW CONSPIRITORS, no less.
and INNOCENT ?
AMERICA IS GOING TO BLOW THIS SUMMER !
I see, everyone else was lying except your adult brat.
That is not what happened at all.
The fact he gave up his bail tells us he is guilty of SOMETHING.
And has been seen in separate articles, the cops and administration in Chicago are PISSED.
This is far from the end of this. The feds have yet to file charges and I don’t think they will have a token Judge who will put skin color over law so quickly.
And jeopardy has not been attached so these charges could be refiled.
‘Law and Order cannot have two different set of laws.’
‘law and order’ has had multiple sets of laws for as long as law and order has existed...
he’s a bigot, a racemonger and a mental case. Sit down, family, all y’all are an embarassment
The Chicago cops wouldn't see nuttin', honey.
Not a good season to be a Cub fan.
But the dog that didn’t bark, is that there is no mention or concern about “finding the real racists” who supposedly attacked him.
It was all fake. Smolett had to forfeit $10,000 - absolutely would not happen if he was innocent.
Smollett Family: Jussie ‘Innocent Man’ Who was ‘Unjustly Smeared’
At least we don’t have to wonder where Jussie got his stupid from.
I guess the evidence be damned?
Jussie dindu nuffin.
Jussie Smollet: 48 hour investigation, found guilty: Innocent
Donald Trump: 756 day investigation, found innocent: Guilty.
What is this world?
> Smollett is an “innocent man” who was “unjustly smeared.” <
I just read the weaselly statement put out by Cook County DA Foxx. It seems like Smollett was given some sort of first-offender deal (thanks to FReeper PGR88 for previously pointing that out).
So evidently the DA thought Smollett was guilty. But her public statement sidestepped that part. So the only take-away most folks will have is that yes, Smollett was innocent the whole time.
Well, at least he has some time on his hands.
Maybe he can help O.J. find the Real Killers...
If they were smart, they would shut up...but they are not smart.
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