BREAKING: Jussie Smollett speaks after prosecutors drop all charges against him: 'I have been truthful and consistent on every single level since day one. I would not be my mother's son if I was capable of one drop of what I have been accused of'
Attorneys for Jussie Smollett said Tuesday that all criminal charges against the"Empire" actor and singer have been dropped. Smollett had been charged with falsifying a police report by claiming he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack.
"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," Holmes said in an earlier statement."Jussie was attacked by two people he was unable to identify. He was a victim. He 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.
The crude letter was sent in an envelope that contained a powdery substance and had “MAGA” written on it. The substance was later determined to be aspirin. Police said that they believe Smollett sent the letter to himself.At a press conference the day of his arrest, Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson tore into Smollett over the alleged scheme.
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