Bari Weiss has just released a podcast ep about talking the case with a guy who wrote a book all about hate crime hoaxes
Jussie Smollett and Hate Crime Hoaxes
Jussie Smollett and Hate Crime Hoaxes
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What was the ( your ) purpose for faking a hate crime, Jussie?
I want him to go on ABC, and have someone ask him that.
Question for attorneys or anyone else in the know....
Will the fact that Jussie "compounded his wrong-doing" (Dan Webb) by lying to a jury have an effect on his sentencing at all? Possibly the judge will go harder on him than if he'd just kept his lying trap shut?
The defense is already talking about an appeal. Since Smollett was acquitted on one of the six counts, could that be a grounds for an appeal?
Thanks, that makes sense. But his lawyer says the verdict is inconsistent:No, it just means they will only be appealing those 5 for which he was found guilty.
Thanks, that makes sense. But his lawyer says the verdict is inconsistent:
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Thanks, that makes sense. But his lawyer says the verdict is inconsistent:
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Thanks for the input. This could be interesting.The five counts he was convicted of were about statements he made to the police on Jan 29, immediately after the incident. The count he was acquitted of was about statements he made to the police on Feb 14. On Feb 14 the police detained the Osundairo brothers and raided their apartment. Feb. 14, 2019: Brothers' Home Raided In Connection With Jussie Smollett's Alleged Hoax. That same day JM again talked to the police.
The disorderly conduct statute prohibits false 911 calls and false reports. 720 ILCS 5/ Criminal Code of 2012.. It may be that the jury found that his Feb 14 statements did not qualify as a "report" -- perhaps the police called him in that day for a followup interview, so they did not see that as JM making a false "report"? In that sense the verdicts would not be inconsistent.
JMO.
Hmm.. I hope this is just a defense lawyer PR tactic.I wonder what the jury instructions said... that could be the reason for the inconsistent verdict. Everything turns to the way things are worded. If anyone can provide the indictment and the jury instructions, I can analyze it (I would look myself but currently working to get something done rather quickly).
An "inconsistent" verdict really isn't a reversible issue. The jury can do whatever they want in there. It could very well have been a compromise among jurors. That is not really reviewable. If this was a bench (judge) trial, an appeals court may look at and consider an inconsistent verdict. But a jury is given great leeway by appellate courts. From what I have seen of the case, I see very little chance for a successful appeal.I wonder what the jury instructions said... that could be the reason for the inconsistent verdict. Everything turns to the way things are worded. If anyone can provide the indictment and the jury instructions, I can analyze it (I would look myself but currently working to get something done rather quickly).
An "inconsistent" verdict really isn't a reversible issue. The jury can do whatever they want in there. It could very well have been a compromise among jurors. That is not really reviewable. If this was a bench (judge) trial, an appeals court may look at and consider an inconsistent verdict. But a jury is given great leeway by appellate courts. From what I have seen of the case, I see very little chance for a successful appeal.
That could very well be. Hard to say. I think these jurors may wish to just keep their heads down and not give any interviews.Yes.
I was just wondering what the indictment said and the jury instructions said so that I can figure out what was in the jury's head as they were deliberating. Though, a poster above did make a suggestion that maybe the jury didn't look at the Feb 14 statement as a "report."
That is correct. The sentences could be consecutive, one after another. But it is common for sentences to be concurrent, all served at the same time, and I suspect that will be done here. I also think it is likely any prison time will be suspended and he will be put on probation for 3 years.Is his possible maximum sentence 3 years for EACH guilty verdict? So 15 years, although unlikely, is a possibiilty?
Maybe we can hope for 1 year for each guilty verdict?
Jussie Smollett Verdict a Disaster for Kim Foxx, Prosecutor Who Let Him off the Hook (msn.com)Be prepared to wait.
IMO, this case has ruined her career...
JMO, MOO and etc.