Jussie Smollett: US actor found guilty of staging racist, homophobic attack on himself

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US actor Jussie Smollett has been found guilty of staging a hate crime against himself in what prosecutors said was a bid to gain sympathy and bolster his career.

Prosecutors said the 39-year-old former Empire star lied to police when he told them that he was accosted on a Chicago street by two masked strangers in January 2019.

The Cook County Circuit Court jury, which deliberated for nine hours, found Smollett guilty of five of the six felony disorderly conduct counts he faced, one for each time he was accused of lying to police.In the courtroom as the verdict was read, Smollett stood and faced the jury, showing no visible reaction.Each felony count carries a maximum sentence of three years in prison, but experts have said it is likely Smollett would be placed on probation and ordered to perform community service.

Cook County Judge James Linn did not set a date for sentencing, but scheduled a pre-sentencing hearing for 27 January.

 

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Has to be america!!

Daft c u n t

Hahaha

Cue Deafening silence from Democrats and Hollywood A-listers who fell hook line and sinker for his long con.

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“I would not be my mother’s son…” — Somollett 🤦‍♂️ What a jerkoff! 😆🤣

Poor Juicy.

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BLM!

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Oh dear. This doesn’t quite fit the racist cops / black victims narrative, does it?

Haha! He must've left his race card at home

Oh Okay 🤷🏽‍♂️ He was acting !! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

I’d love to think of a sarcastic witty comment for this but I am a heterosexual white middle aged male so it’s best to not have an opinion

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