After a nearly two-week trial, former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett was found guilty on five out of the six charges of disorderly conduct stemming from filing a false police report to Chicago Police about an alleged "hate crime" incident that he claimed took place back in January 2019.
On Thursday evening a jury decided that Smollett wasn’t telling the truth in saying that two "MAGA country" racists poured bleach on him and put a noose around his neck in earnest. Instead, the jury sided with the testimony of the Osundairo brothers who exposed the Jussie Smollett as a fraudulent act.
Jussie Smollett has been found guilty on five of six counts in his hate hoax trial.
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) December 9, 2021
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The entire cast of "The Big Bang Theory" did a photo-op in support of Jussie Smollett immediately following reports about the so-called hate crime attack.
Politicians
"We must stand up and demand that we no longer give this hate safe harbor; that homophobia and racism have no place on our streets or in our hearts. We are with you, Jussie." – President Biden.
What happened today to @JussieSmollett must never be tolerated in this country. We must stand up and demand that we no longer give this hate safe harbor; that homophobia and racism have no place on our streets or in our hearts. We are with you, Jussie. https://t.co/o8ilPu68CM
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) January 30, 2019
"This was an attempted modern day lynching. No one should have to fear for their life because of their sexuality or color of their skin. We must confront this hate." – Vice President Kamala Harris.
.@JussieSmollett is one of the kindest, most gentle human beings I know. I’m praying for his quick recovery.
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) January 29, 2019
This was an attempted modern day lynching. No one should have to fear for their life because of their sexuality or color of their skin. We must confront this hate.
"The racist and homophobic attack on Jussie Smollett is a horrific instance of the surging hostility toward minorities around the country." -- Bernie Sanders
The racist and homophobic attack on Jussie Smollett is a horrific instance of the surging hostility toward minorities around the country. We must come together to eradicate all forms of bigotry and violence. https://t.co/2accVEJrCG
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) January 29, 2019
"This attack was not 'possibly homophobic.' It was a racist and homophobic attack." -- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
There is no such thing as “racially charged.”
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) January 30, 2019
This attack was not “possibly” homophobic. It was a racist and homophobic attack.
If you don’t like what is happening to our country, then work to change it. It is no one’s job to water down or sugar-coat the rise of hate crimes. https://t.co/QAi0IYtSeR
"What happened to Jussie Smollett is vile and tragic; thankfully, he will recover. But hate crimes like this are happening more frequently, egged on by careless hate-filled rhetoric." -- Eric Swalwell
What happened to Jussie Smollett is vile and tragic; thankfully, he will recover. But hate crimes like this are happening more frequently, egged on by careless hate-filled rhetoric. We start reducing these crimes by rejecting the speech - neither can ever be accepted as normal.
— Eric Swalwell (@ericswalwell) January 29, 2019
Hollywood
"THIS is why the LGBTQ community continue to fight to be seen and PROTECTED against hate! We ALL have to take this racist and homophobic act of violence very personally!" -- Actress Viola Davis
OMG!! THIS is why the LGBTQ community continue to fight to be seen and PROTECTED against hate!
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) January 29, 2019
We ALL have to take this racist and homophobic act of violence very personally! My arms are around you @jussiesmollett. You are loved! https://t.co/bprDZ3Luah
"I am disgusted and horrified to hear of the homophobic and racial attack on Jussie Smollett last night. Unfortunately, these hateful attacks happen way too often." -- Mindy Kaling
I am disgusted and horrified to hear of the homophobic and racial attack on Jussie Smollett last night. Unfortunately, these hateful attacks happen way too often. We must call out and hold those accountable. Sending love to you, Jussie.
— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) January 29, 2019
"DEAR GOD! Prayers and justice for Jussie Smollett." -- Kerry Washington
DEAR GOD! Prayers and justice for Jussie Smollett.
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) January 29, 2019
Media
"This is why so many of us just feel less safe in Black and Brown skin these days." -- MSNBC Political Commentator.
This is why so many of us just feel less safe in Black and Brown skin these days. Prayers for Jussie & #stopthehate Jussie Smollett attacked in possible hate crime - CNN https://t.co/XMgdKdfo1b
— Karen Finney (@finneyk) January 29, 2019
"This makes me so sick to my stomach today. Confirmed. Jussie Smollett, we are all with you!" -- Daniel Hernandez, LA Times.
This makes me so sick to my stomach today. Confirmed. Jussie Smollett, we are all with you! @JussieSmollett https://t.co/X20522toj6
— Daniel Hernandez ??? (@longdrivesouth) January 29, 2019
"What happened to Jussie Smollett is another reminder that white supremacy thrives off of anti-Blackness and homophobia." – CiCi Adams, NBC.
What happened to Jussie Smollett is another reminder that white supremacy thrives off of anti-Blackness and homophobia.
— CiCi Adams? (@CiCiAdams_) January 29, 2019
We know what “MAGA” means, we know what that red hat represents and we know the man who empowered those racists to do what they did.
It must stop.
"I am horrified to read of the racist and homophobic attack against Jussie Smollett. Sending love & light to Jussie." – Prasanna Ranganathan, HuffPost and CBC.
I am horrified to read of the racist and homophobic attack against Jussie Smollett. Sending love & light to Jussie.
— Prasanna Ranganathan (@PRanganathan) January 29, 2019
Activists
"What more evidence does @Chicago_Police need to call what happened to Jussie Smollett what it is - a hate crime?" -- Rashad Robinson, Color of Change
What more evidence does @Chicago_Police need to call what happened to Jussie Smollett what it is - a hate crime? It’s not “possible.” Not “apparent.” The media, law enforcement, and our elected leaders put us in danger every day by continuing to diminish this issue. https://t.co/hGkd5x2V7S
— Rashad Robinson (@rashadrobinson) January 29, 2019
"This is what the Trump-Pence White House has enabled through their hateful rhetoric and actions." -- Charlotte Clymer
The hate crime on Jussie Smollett is not an isolated event. Hate crimes against LGBTQ people increased 17% in 2017 according to the FBI's recent report. 2018's stats will be worse.
— Charlotte Clymer ???? (@cmclymer) January 29, 2019
This is what the Trump-Pence White House has enabled through their hateful rhetoric and actions.
"The MAGA hat is the new white hood." -- Andy Herren
Not a peep from Trump about the racist, homophobic attack on Jussie Smollett.
— Andy Herren (@AndyHerren) January 29, 2019
This is deliberate. He knows who his base is. He continues to spew words that provoke this kind of hatred.
I hope he proves me wrong.
The MAGA hat is the new white hood.
"No, the real damage was done to Jussie Smollett. We don't have enough information just yet, but racist and homophobic people who commit hate crimes don't typically tend to be Bernie supporters." – Ali A. Rizvi
No, the real damage was done to Jussie Smollett. We don't have enough information just yet, but racist and homophobic people who commit hate crimes don't typically tend to be Bernie supporters. No one knows either way yet. https://t.co/rTCOHn26XC
— Ali A. Rizvi (@aliamjadrizvi) January 29, 2019
"The guilty must face the maximum," wrote Al Sharpton.
The reported hate attack on my friend and brother, actor Jussie Smollett is despicable and outrageous. The guilty must face the maximum.
— Reverend Al Sharpton (@TheRevAl) January 29, 2019
The special prosecutor in the case told reporters that lying under oath will come up at Smollett’s sentencing hearing. He’s being kept on his recognizance bond but will have to come to Chicago in-person for his sentencing.
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