Smollett was found guilt on all counts of perpetrating a hate crime hoax in Decempber 2021.
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Smollett was found guilty of perpetrating a hate crime hoax in December 2021. The Black Lives matter organization claimed Smollet was a victim.<ref>https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/12/09/harrowing-moment-quick-thinking-nashville-officer-neutralizes-kid-who-ignores-orders-reaches-for-gun-1173374/</ref>