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Smollet attended a court hearing today in Chicago where the judge sealed his case
Prosecutors have dropped all charges against Empire actor, Jussie Smollett, for allegedly staging a racist and homophobic attack.
The 36 year old had pleaded not guilty to 16 counts of disorderly conduct for allegedly lying to the police.
He said
I would not be my mother’s son if I was capable of one drop of what I’ve been accused of,” he told reporters outside
His fans were truly supportive this period.
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19 Comments
Stacie
(March 27, 2019 - 11:58 am)This has been an interesting case to follow. Although he still firmly states his innocence, the police and prosecutors say the evidence supports that he paid those guys to attack him.
Kim Seghers
(March 27, 2019 - 1:15 pm)I'm so glad he had supportive fans and family that rallied behind him. May him go forward and have a happy life and put this ordeal behind him.
The Super Mom Life
(March 27, 2019 - 2:01 pm)I don't even know what to believe anymore. But it's good that he has so many supportive people backing him up!
Sara Welch
(March 27, 2019 - 5:03 pm)Not sure why he was suddenly let go. Seems like there is more to this situation than we are led to believe.
Beth Pierce
(March 27, 2019 - 5:04 pm)I don't know much about this situation. I'll have to look into this some more!
Catherine
(March 27, 2019 - 5:05 pm)Honestly, find this to be a highly suspicious case. If it were anyone else I don't believe the charges would have been dropped suddenly.
Carly Ned
(March 27, 2019 - 5:58 pm)This case is SO crazy and i'm confused on what to believe. Definitely suspicious that it was dropped.
Yeah Lifestyle
(March 27, 2019 - 7:12 pm)This case has been so confusing from the start, I'm surprised they dropped all charges though considering what the news was reporting.
Sue-Tanya Mchorgh
(March 27, 2019 - 11:44 pm)I saw memes circulating around the internet and I was so surprised. I have so many questions but hey, what do I know.
Catherine Santiago - Jose
(March 28, 2019 - 4:34 am)This is truly an interesting story to follow and congratulation for he is now cleared on what have been accused to him. I was very surprise because I know he is a good actor and then suddenly this happen.
Erica
(March 28, 2019 - 6:53 am)I still have a lot of questions about this case, and i was honestly shocked to see the charges dismissed. Especially so soon!
Alexandra Cook
(March 28, 2019 - 8:09 am)I never heard about this. But it is such an interesting story to follow. Glad he is now cleared with the charges against him.
Va Anne Rome
(March 28, 2019 - 10:34 am)So many question that I comes to my minds with this case. But it makes me get more interested to follow it. I was in doubt about the charges against him.
Monidipa Dutta
(March 28, 2019 - 12:48 pm)I agree with Alex, I have never heard of this case too. But it sounds interesting.
Maggie Unzueta
(March 29, 2019 - 12:16 am)This case is full of controversy. It's interesting to hear from Jussie Smollett, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and Chicago police officials. It will be interesting to hear how things shake out both in the legal and entertainment news.
redheadmomblog
(March 29, 2019 - 6:21 am)I was actually really shocked when I read this in our local news. I remember him when I watched Empire.
M. Akamatra
(March 30, 2019 - 11:22 am)I don't know this actor but I am glad justice was served.
Chastity
(April 2, 2019 - 4:36 am)I am still shocked by it. Not sure why it was dropped. Just wondering why haven’t they decided to catch the person/s that did this. Isn’t he innocent??!?!
Twinspirational
(April 6, 2019 - 3:44 am)This was such an interesting story. We hope that he didn't set it up.