Where Jussie Smollett's Case Stands 1 Year After His Alleged Attack
, recovering bleach and other items in the home, they were released two days later without being charged with a crime, which CPD spokesmanUsing the Osundairo brothers' phone records, internet search history and text messages to corroborate their story, the police concluded that Smollett had paid them $3,500 to stage the attack. They alleged it had all been a rouse dreamt up as a publicity stunt because the actor was dissatisfied with his pay on.
While Smollett's statement after charges were dropped positioned the proceedings as a full exoneration, First Assistant State's Attorney, "The fact that feels that we have exonerated him, we have not. I can't make it any clearer than that." However, the abrupt and secretive nature of the proceedings made it difficult to determine which party was telling something closer to the truth.
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