Chicago Police ‘shifted the trajectory’ of their investigation into Jussie Smollett’s attack after conducting interviews with two suspects.
Jussie Smollett released a new statement through his lawyers on Saturday night, following the announcement that Chicago Police had « shifted the trajectory » of their investigation into his attack after conducting interviews with two suspects, who were released without charges. on Friday night.
“As a victim of a hate crime who has cooperated with the police investigation, Jussie Smollett is angered and devastated by recent reports that the perpetrators are individuals he is familiar with, » reads the statement from the Empire star’s attorneys, Todd S. Pugh and Victor P. Henderson. « He has now been further victimized by claims attributed to these alleged perpetrators that Jussie played a role in his own attack. Nothing is further from the truth and anyone claiming otherwise is lying. »
“One of these purported suspects was Jussie’s personal trainer who he hired to ready him physically for a music video, » the statement claims. « It is impossible to believe that this person could have played a role in the crime against Jussie or would falsely claim Jussie’s complicity. »
“Jussie and his attorneys anticipate being further updated by the Chicago Police Department on the status of the investigation and will continue to cooperate.
