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Prosecutors drop all charges against Jussie Smollett

By Cecilia 27/03/2019 07:13

Actor Jussie Smollett leaves court after charges against him were dropped by state prosecutors in Chicago [Photo: CNBC.com]

Prosecutors have dropped all charges against US actor Jussie Smollett for allegedly staging a racist and homophobic attack.

The Empire star attended a court hearing in Chicago where a judge sealed the case.

Smollett pleaded not guilty this month to 16 counts of disorderly conduct for allegedly lying to police.

[Source: BBC]

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