CHICAGO (AP) – “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett says he’s “been truthful and consistent on every single level since day one.”
Smollett made the comment Tuesday after an emergency court hearing where his attorneys say charges alleging he lied to police about attack have been dropped.
Prosecutors say they believe they’ve reached an “appropriate resolution” in the case.
Smollett had faced 16 felony counts alleging he lied to police about a racial and homophobic attack against him in January.
Police and prosecutors have said the black and gay actor falsely reported to authorities that he was attacked Jan. 29 in downtown Chicago because he was unhappy with his pay on the Fox show and to promote his career.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is calling the dropping of charges against “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett “a whitewash of justice.”
Prosecutors haven’t explained why they made the surprise decision and haven’t said if they still maintain Smollett orchestrated the incident.
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