Charges against Birmingham comedian Jermaine “FunnyMaine” Johnson for inciting to riot were dismissed on Wednesday.
Johnson was charged with inciting to riot last week, with the city alleging that he played a part in turning a peaceful protest at Kelly Ingram Park into civil unrest across downtown Sunday night, May 31.
Johnson, along with his attorney, Emory Anthony appeared in Birmingham Municipal Court Wednesday where the city of Birmingham dismissed the charges against Johnson.
“We believe these charges should never have been brought against Mr. Johnson, he never incited to riot but we want to be thankful at the same time for the charges being dropped and we didn’t have to go through any situation of having a trial,” Anthony said.
Johnson said he is moving on.
