‘All Criminal Charges’ Against Jussie Smollett Dropped, Attorney Says

“All criminal charges” against Jussie Smollett were dropped Tuesday after the “Empire” star was indicted on 16 felony counts of filing a false police report earlier this month, TheWrap has learned.

“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,” Smollett’s attorney Patricia Brown Holmes said in a statement to TheWrap. “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 judgment.”

“Jussie and many others were hurt by these unfair and unwarranted actions,” she continued. “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.”

Holmes added: “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.”

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