Criminal charges against actor Jussie Smollett have been dropped, but the court of public opinion is still out
All charges against 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett have been dropped after he was accused of staging a hate crime against himself. Criminal charges against actor Jussie Smollett have been dropped, but the court of public opinion is still out.
The decision is a stunning about-face in a very public case that saw Chicago police claim the alleged attack was in service of Smollett's career. Among the evidence the police said they had was a copy of the check used for payment and phone records showing Smollett communicating with the assailants before and after the incident.
"If you want to say you're innocent of the situation, you take your day in court," said Johnson."I would never hide behind a brokered deal in secrecy, period." "In spite of this resolution, his reputation has been severely damaged," said Gillott, president of Gillott Communications."Until people believe he did not actually do this, a lot of production houses and networks will steer clear of him."'s current season. Its producer, Fox, said in a statement:"Jussie Smollett has always maintained his innocence and we are gratified that all charges against him have been dismissed.
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