Kevin Hart has spoken out after former associate J.T. Jackson was cleared by authorities of any criminal actions in a case revolving around a 2017 sex tape involving the actor.
Hart, 42, had once thought Jackson was involved in an alleged extortion attempt stemming from a tape of a 2017 encounter with a woman named Montia Sabbag in Las Vegas, TMZ reported Wednesday.
Jackson was charged in connection with the incident of attempted extortion, attempted concealing and selling stolen property, and unauthorized use of personal ID - all of which were dismissed two years ago due to insufficient evidence, according to the outlet.
The latest: Kevin Hart, 42, spoke out Wednesday after former associate J.T. Jackson was cleared by authorities of any criminal actions in a case revolving around a 2017 sex tape involving the actor
Jackson was recently cleared of identity theft in the case, which Hart said gave him the ability to open up about things, as it was no longer a pending legal matter.
Hart on Wednesday took to Instagram with a message of moving on as he addressed the uncomfortable situation.
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Share'Look, it's no secret that my life has had its share of ups and downs, it definitely has,' he said. 'Not proud of the downs at all, but of course, that's life, things happen - it's our job to adjust when they do.'
Hart noted that 'J.T. Jackson has recently been found not guilty on those charges against him' and that he was relieved to move forward from the situation.
On Instagram, Jackson (R) thanked his lawyer Jacob Glucksman for representing him 'like a true champ' in the yearslong legal battle
Hart said that 'J.T. Jackson has recently been found not guilty on those charges against him' and that he was relieved to move forward from the situation
'I'm happy that that chapter in my life is over, I'm happy that we're able to put a period on that sentence and I'm excited to get back to life as we once knew it and put that behind me and move on. It's over, and I'm happy that it's over.'
On an Instagram account belonging to Jackson (which is unverified), Jackson wrote September 30, 'ALL CHARGES DROPPED IN COURT YESTERDAY ... ALL PRAISE GOES TO GOD!'
He thanked his lawyer Jacob Glucksman for representing him 'like a true champ' in the yearslong legal battle.
'Thank you for believing in me from the beginning and rocking with a brotha,' he said.
Hart on Wednesday took to Instagram with a message of moving on as he addressed the uncomfortable situation
Hart said that Jackson's recent legal clearance in the case gave him the ability to open up about things, as it was no longer a pending legal matter
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