Life Jussie Smollett’s lawyers: Client received no preferential treatment or political help March 27, 2019March 27, 2019 Erin Jensen, USA TODAY Comments Off on Jussie Smollett’s lawyers: Client received no preferential treatment or political help An attorney for Jussie Smollett appeared on "GMA" reinforcing her client's innocence. The actor remains in the news a day after charges were dropped.