I do not believe he is innocent, Joseph Magats said in aninterview with CBS Chicago.
Smollett, 36, was charged earlier this month with 16 felony counts for false report of offense.
He also refuted Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuelsclaims that this is a whitewash of justice.
Jussie Smollett.Rachel Luna/Getty Images
Jussie met with us and has given of himself to our organization and the movement for social justice.
We have members and supporters across the country and around the world, the statement continued.
Jussie is a member of our organization.
He, like many other members, has given of his time and talent and continues to do so.
There was no court-ordered community service here.
