Former CNN legal analyst Mark Geragos, who is reportedly the unnamed co-conspirator in the criminal case against celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti, tweeted for the first time since Avenatti’s arrest in defense of his client, actor Jussie Smollett.

Geragos did not address reports that he was involved in Avenatti’s alleged attempt to extort Nike, but rather declared Smollett a “victim” after the actor was cleared of charges by prosecutors.