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Latest revision as of 21:00, May 4, 2022
The Jussie Smollett assault hoax refers to the event that actor Jussie Smollett orchestrated in order to frame Trump supporters of a racially-motivated attack. Two brothers that had previously worked with Smollett as extras on Empire testified Smollett paid them $3,500 to pose as his attackers.[1] Smollett was found guilty of five out of six counts by a court of justice and was sentenced to 150 days in prison, as well as 30 months of probation, a $25,000 fine and was ordered to pay $120,106 in restitution.[2]
During the trial, it was discovered that Smollett even practiced a "dry run" prior. [3]
References
- ↑ Jussie Smollett Now Facing Prison as Brothers Testify He Paid Them to Fake MAGA Hate Crime
- ↑ Jussie Smollett Gets 150 Days in Jail, 30 Months Probation: ‘You’re Just a Charlatan,’ ‘Haven’t Stopped Lying’ at Breitbart News Network
- ↑ Jussie Smollett reportedly held a 'dry run' ahead of staged hate crime — and it was caught on video