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Charges against Jussie Smollett dropped, attorneys say
ABC Chicago ^ | 03/26/19 | Staff

Posted on 03/26/2019 8:20:47 AM PDT by yesthatjallen

Charges against actor Jussie Smollett have been dropped, his attorneys said Tuesday.

Smollett is in court to make an emergency court appearance.

In a statement, Smollett's attorneys Tina Glandian and Patricia Brown Holmes said, "Today, all criminal charges against Jussie Smollett were dropped and his record has been wiped clean of the filing of this tragic complaint against him. Jussie was attacked by two people he was unable to identify on January 29th. 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 judgement.

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.

Jussie is relieved to have this situation behind him and is very much looking forward to getting back to focusing on his family, friends and career."


TOPICS: Breaking News; Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; US: Illinois
KEYWORDS: chicago; empire; fbi; illinois; jussiesmollett; smollett; smollettcasedropped
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1 posted on 03/26/2019 8:20:47 AM PDT by yesthatjallen
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To: yesthatjallen

Unbelievable!


2 posted on 03/26/2019 8:21:22 AM PDT by Quality_Not_Quantity (Even my cat voted Republican)
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To: yesthatjallen

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot?????


3 posted on 03/26/2019 8:21:27 AM PDT by LydiaLong
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To: yesthatjallen

Wow. Next time I do something outrageous, I want his lawyers!


4 posted on 03/26/2019 8:21:58 AM PDT by Pearls Before Swine ( "It's always a party when you're eating the seed corn.")
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To: yesthatjallen

I demand that the full report be released immediately.


5 posted on 03/26/2019 8:22:40 AM PDT by JohnBrowdie
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To: yesthatjallen

Absolutely knew it. A member of a protected class.


6 posted on 03/26/2019 8:22:49 AM PDT by headstamp 2
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I’m guessing the “perps” became too wealthy to testify


7 posted on 03/26/2019 8:23:16 AM PDT by AppyPappy (How many fingers am I holding up, Winston?)
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To: yesthatjallen

a friend of mad max and camel harris


8 posted on 03/26/2019 8:23:18 AM PDT by morphing libertarian (I maUse Comey's Report; Indict Hillary now; build Kate's wall. --- Proud Smelly Walmart Deplorable)
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Jussie was attacked by two people

No. He wasn't.

9 posted on 03/26/2019 8:23:41 AM PDT by Bloody Sam Roberts (A working definition of the new "Elite" would be; "Those who matter to those who think they matter.")
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To: yesthatjallen

Now somebody beat his ass legit


10 posted on 03/26/2019 8:23:43 AM PDT by Bruiser78
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The story told by the CPD must not have had the evidence required to back it up.


11 posted on 03/26/2019 8:23:57 AM PDT by griswold3
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To: morphing libertarian

forgot to add, Harris, the unqualified whore running for president.


12 posted on 03/26/2019 8:24:12 AM PDT by morphing libertarian (I maUse Comey's Report; Indict Hillary now; build Kate's wall. --- Proud Smelly Walmart Deplorable)
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WT_??? for a second, I was wondering if it’s already April 1?


13 posted on 03/26/2019 8:24:12 AM PDT by MNDude
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The investigation got too close to kamala. Time to blame Trump instead. My guess.


14 posted on 03/26/2019 8:24:23 AM PDT by shelterguy
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To: AppyPappy

I’m guessing the “perps” became too wealthy to testify


They’d be my guess too. The “brothers” stopped cooperating.


15 posted on 03/26/2019 8:24:26 AM PDT by lodi90
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To: yesthatjallen

We knew that was going to happen. As soon as Chicago police started talking about arresting him instead of arresting him


16 posted on 03/26/2019 8:24:28 AM PDT by stanne
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To: Bruiser78

Anybody else think Obama made some calls ?


18 posted on 03/26/2019 8:25:24 AM PDT by Col Frank Slade
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To: yesthatjallen

Surprise...

Michael Obama’s work...


19 posted on 03/26/2019 8:25:30 AM PDT by WKUHilltopper
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YOU knew this was Chicago..what did we expect!!!! No surprise, but I do hope he gets what’s coming to him!!


20 posted on 03/26/2019 8:25:52 AM PDT by RoseofTexas
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