The one-time star of the TV drama “Empire” Jussie Smollett was found guilty of staging a race-baiting crime against himself to gain sympathy and boost his career. The black gay actor told the police that he was accosted on a dark Chicago street by two masked strangers in January 2019 which was discovered to be a big lie.
Smollett was found guilty of five felony disorderly conduct count he faced, following testimony from more than 10 witnesses and more than 9 hours of deliberation.
Smollett said the men threw a noose around his neck and poured chemicals on him while shouting racist and homophobic expressions of support for Donald Trump. He was arrested a month after the alleged hate crime with the police testifying that he paid two brothers to stage the attack in the effort to boost his career.
The actor who took more than an hour to return to court to hear the verdicts of the jury was seen embracing his siblings who didn’t stand for the jury before the panelist left the court.
However, in closing arguments on Wednesday, a prosecutor told jurors there was clear evidence that Smollett staged the assault, then lied to police about it for publicity. His defense attorney said prosecutors’ case was based on lies.
Smollett’s lead defence attorney, Nenye Uche told reporters that “He is committed to clearing his name, and he’s one hundred percent confident that he’s going to get cleared by the appellate court,” Unfortunately, that’s not the route we wanted but sometimes that’s the route that you have to take to win, especially a case where we remain one hundred percent confident in our client’s innocence.”
Meanwhile, this disorderly conduct charge is a class 4 felony that carries a prison sentence of up to three years, but Smollett would likely be placed on probation and ordered to perform community service if convicted.
He should be jailed, most others who did that would be.
Jail the only thing to do for a lying gay black gut causing false racists narratives
Felonys an needs to do jail time if was done by any other person they would do full time in prison! Because this has been made political they are using their power to keep him out of jail.
Martha Stuart went to prison for inside trading yet the Poloci,s don’t get charged for their inside trading,this is bullshit an they all need to be charged !
Ain’t this something. He coludes with media losers . Government criminals. And still allowed to go home after being found guilty. Yet the demons rats are holding over 50 people in a communist DC prison,(uncharged). Since 1/6/21. Red county’s. Red states unite. Time to DEFUND the federal unngoverment.
110% CORRECT
So do all the Soros smash and grabbers. I know he’s behind it. And obuma is in Brandon’s earpiece. Third term.
Without doubt. I don’t see the law being fully applied to him due to the sickening two tiered justice system that exists.
I wish Jussie exactly what he deserves. I will personally contribute to Bubba’s commissary fund for him to give Jussie a real HARD time.
You should be ashamed of yourself. You just made it hard for real victims of race crimes get justice. There is enough true race crimes you didn’t need to fake one. You need to just go hide in a hole somewhere. So the real victims can be believed.
99.99% of “ALL” Hate crimes against our Black American Citizens are Exaggerated or just “flat out” lies.
If he goes to jail, it will be as some inmates bitch and get his ass thoroughly plowed. Which is exactly what Juicy deserves.
Maybe he wii learn a lesson.
He’ll like that
He wants that
Supply/Demand issue
He who has not sinned cast thy first stone
Mistakes and misfortunes we all have experienced after all we are all human
Not a mistake!! It was a PLANNED conspiracy by them…..!!!!
This guy is a disgrace and at other people expense.he has no shame. Yes I think also he wanted to go to prison the same obvious reasons.
Jail the only thing to do for a lying gay black gut causing false racists narratives
I think he should be jailed for at least 2 years for lying about this “Hate Crime” especially in this case where there are real Hate crimes being done in this Country. I think he should apologize to President Trump also for ONCE AGAIN assuming President Trump and his followers are Racist! What Jussie did was a terrible act and caused more division in this Country for narcissism for his own gain! Shame on him and all who think he’s innocent!
I think he should be jailed for at least 2 years for lying about this “Hate Crime” especially in this case where there are real Hate crimes being done in this Country. I think he should apologize to President Trump also for ONCE AGAIN assuming President Trump and his followers are Racist! What Jussie did was a terrible act and caused more division in this Country for narcissism for his own gain! Shame on him and all who think he’s innocent!
If he likes to get bashed by Trump supporters there is plenty in jail who will accommodate him.. hope so
I followed this case from the very beginning and nowhere have I seen that these two supposed Trump supporters were wearing masks. He’s always contended they were white, which would be impossible to tell if they were wearing masks. T i x e n e. Get it right and stop sympathizing with Smollett. This was definitely a hate crime against Trump, Trump supporters, and white people. Sounds like a typical member of BLM.
Yup!!! Exactly…..
I wish Jussie exactly what he deserves. I will personally contribute to Bubba’s commissary fund for him to give Jussie a real HARD time.
He had 16 felony charges against him at first and Kim Foxx dropped them all, she needs to go to prison just the same. Shame on both of them and all who wanted them all dropped like Mike Obama and the rest of their gang, SHAME SHAME!!!
About 2 weeks before Smollett concocted this crime… Kamala and Corey introduced anti lynching laws in The Senate. I say this was a conspiracy created with those 2 involved.
Should definitely do prison time. Considering the climate of the times . We cannot afford more civil unrest and mayhem . This staged Selflessly motivated event of spark tomorrow riots deaths and destruction. I say again jail time no Jussie no peace.
I wish Jussie exactly what he deserves. I will personally contribute to Bubba’s commissary fund for him to give Jussie a real HARD time.
I see this as a staged hate crime, but not to further his career..he thought he could do damage to 45..he even bragged about it on that interview..in his tiny mind, he actually believes he would be rewarded for this, he still believes it. That’s why he’s gonna appeal it..he just can’t accept that his libtard friends would abandon him…I mean he got a pic with the obummers, we all know what flag they fly. He might even be right..thats how corrupt the court system is. I hope if he goes to appeal and is still found guilty, that they throw the book at him..and explain why…but he probably has At least a 50% chance of being cleared, remember who supported him.
This man should do all of his time in prison, he is a privileged man who abused his privilege.
Lying to defame Trump voters and Racist and further dividing a country that is on the edge thanks to our leaders. Send his butt to prison and let him pay for his crimes just like anyone else. Then let’s Impeach all those who seek to destroy our constitution and divide our nation.