Jussie Smollett‘s responsible in his hate crime hoax case, however the Illinois Supreme Courtroom was nonetheless proper to overturn his conviction … a minimum of in line with the Osundairo brothers, whose testimony was important in convincing a jury to convict him.

Abel and Ola‘s lawyer, Gloria V. Rodriguez, tells TMZ … the Osundairos respect the court docket’s choice to reverse Jussie’s conviction as a result of the case was extra about Jussie’s cope with prosecutors than his innocence or guilt.

The brothers say the jury obtained it proper once they returned a responsible verdict in opposition to Jussie … and Abel and Ola stand by their sworn testimony.

As we reported … Jussie lower a cope with State’s Legal professional Kim Foxx when he was initially being prosecuted … and it known as for him to do neighborhood service and pay $10,000 in change for the costs being dropped.

Prosecutors ultimately went again on their deal after caving to public strain. They tried Jussie in court docket and he was discovered responsible and sentenced to time behind bars.

The conviction was overturned Thursday … with Illinois’ excessive court docket ruling Jussie’s cope with Cook dinner County prosecutors needed to be honored.

Abel and Ola are ripping the plea deal … telling us it was “a sweetheart deal that solely superstar, social standing, and affect can afford.”

The brothers add … “Justice can by no means be achieved when it’s the results of hallway handshakes, backroom conversations, and deceptive statements to the general public.”