Jussie Smollett Alleged Attackers Released Without Charges
The men who were arrested in connection with the apparent hate attack on Jussie Smollett have been released from police custody.
The brothers, Olabinjo and Abimbola Osundairo, were not charged, according to the Chicago police department.
“Due to new evidence as a result of today’s interrogations, the individuals questioned by police in the Empire case have now been released without charging and detectives have additional investigative work to complete,” Chicago Police Department Chief Communications Officer Anthony Guglielmi said on Twitter.
The men were booked for battery earlier in the week, although police did not identify them until Friday (February 16).
Olabinjo previously played an inmate during Season 2 of Empire. The nature of their relationship to Jussie is not yet known, but Jussie follows Abimbola on Instagram.
Case Update: Due to new evidence as a result of today's interrogations, the individuals questioned by police in the Empire case have now been released without charging and detectives have additional investigative work to complete. pic.twitter.com/Hswn1Qjgcy
— Anthony Guglielmi (@AJGuglielmi) February 16, 2019
Posted To:Jussie Smollett
