All the charges against an American actor accused of orchestrating a racist and homophobic attack on himself have been dropped by the authortities in Chicago.
Juissie Smollett, star of the drama "Empire", had been accused of lying to police about the attack.
He told reporters he has been "truthful from day one".
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Jussie Smollett sidestepped questions from reporter about why the charges against him are suddenly being dropped.
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