Jussie Smollett on the dismissal of his case: ‘I would not be my mother’s son if I was capable of one drop of what I have been accused of’

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Jussie Smollett spoke out for the first time since his charges were dropped in a surprise emergency hearing Tuesday morning in a stunning development after being indicted on 16 charges in connection with an alleged fake hate crime.

BREAKING: All 16 felony counts against Jussie Smollett dropped

According to his attorney Patricia Brown Holmes, the state “nolle prosse” the case (meaning they dismissed the charges) and there is no deferred prosecution deal with prosecutors, as previously reported. Also Smollett’s record will be wiped clean and he has agreed to forfeit the $10,000 he posted for bond, but his attorney claims they are not sure if that money will go to the City of Chicago.

Smollett opened up about the emotional roller coaster and vowed that he has been consistent and honest since the beginning.

“First of all I want to thank my family, friends and the incredible people of Chicago, and all over the country and the world who have prayed for me and supported me and shown me so much love. No one will ever know how much that meant to me and I will forever be grateful.

“I want you to know that not for a moment was it in vain. I have been truthful and consistent on every single level since day one. I would not be my mother’s son if I was capable of one drop of what I have been accused of.

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“This has been an incredibly difficult time, honestly one of the worst of my entire life. But I am a man of faith and I am a man who has knowledge of my history and I would not bring my family, our lives or the movement through the fire like this. I just wouldn’t.”

Surprisingly, Smollett’s attorney said that brothers Ola and Abel Osundairo admitted to attacking him, but there is no word on whether charges will be brought against them.

The Cook County state’s attorney’s office said in statement about the dropped charges against Smollett:

“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.”

Smollett’s attorneys Tina Glandian and Patricia Brown Holmes issued a joint statement after the hearing saying that Smollett 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.”

The statement goes on to say that Smollett and others were hurt by these unfair and unwarranted actions.

“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.

“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.”