The motivation cited by police was [[greed]]. Smollett evidently was not satisfied with his salary in Hollywood, and by claiming to be a victim of Trump supporters would guarantee a raise in Hollywood.<ref>https://deadline.com/2019/02/jussie-smollett-chicago-police-press-conference-jussie-smollett-staged-assault-for-better-salary-1202561743/</ref> | The motivation cited by police was [[greed]]. Smollett evidently was not satisfied with his salary in Hollywood, and by claiming to be a victim of Trump supporters would guarantee a raise in Hollywood.<ref>https://deadline.com/2019/02/jussie-smollett-chicago-police-press-conference-jussie-smollett-staged-assault-for-better-salary-1202561743/</ref> |