Criminal Charges Against Jussie Smollett Have Been Dropped, His Lawyers Say
actor who was charged by Chicago authorities for filing a fake police report alleging he was attacked by two men in late January, has had all charges against him dropped.
A spokesperson for the Cook County State's Attorney's office said in a statement,"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.”
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