Jussie Smollett’s “volunteer service in the community” and his “agreement to forfeit his bond to the City of Chicago” played roles in the decision for Cook County to drop charges against the “Empire” actor.
“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,” the State’s Attorneys office said on Tuesday.
The Smollett Family released the following statement shortly thereafter:
Our son and brother is an innocent man whose name and character has been unjustly smeared.