Jussie Smollett breaks the silence after he has settled in hate crushing shoes

The former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett publicly addressed his settlement with the city of Chicago and concluded a longer legal dispute, which results from his allegations of hate crimes from 2019. As part of the agreement, Smollett paid 50,000 US dollars for the construction of a brighter futures for the arts, a non -profit organization that supports Chicago Youth, and an additional 10,000 US dollars for the Chicago Torture Justice Center.

Smollett emphasized that the settlement did not contain any feelings of guilt. He explained: “I always maintained my innocence and continue to do so.” He criticized the striving for the city after what he described as a false narrative and thanked for the support he received. Smollett emphasized the struggles of others who are exposed to justify allegations without the means to defend themselves. He concluded his statement with appreciation for his supporters and a message of resilience: “Next”.

Legal trip and public perception of Jussie Smollett

In 2019, Smollett to the Chicago police reported that he was the victim of a hate crime. Subsequent investigation led to charges in which it was claimed that he had carried out the attack. In 2021, a jury found him guilty in five cases for disorganized behavior. He was sentenced to 150 days in prison and 30 months of probation.

Smollett's legal team appealed against the conviction and argued that he had previously concluded a contract with prosecutors to pay the case outside the court and should no longer have been exposed to criminal complaints. In 2024, the Supreme Court of Illinois raised the conviction of Smollett and decided that the state had to honor its original agreement with it.

Look ahead

Smollett expressed the desire to concentrate on representation of interests and artistic expression. He recognized the effects of tortur on his mental health and public perception, but emphasized the importance of self -reflection and support for relatives in his recovery. Smollett said: “I pray to have a child. I can't imagine that I am not a father because I know that I would be a damn good father.” He added: “I do all this stuff for my child, for a day to read this conversation and simply say: 'Oh, he said he was doing it for us. And he did it.'

With the legal proceedings behind him, Smollett strives to continue his career in film and music, to work for social justice and to support others with similar challenges.