IL - Actor Jussie Smollett allegedly attacked in hate crime being black & gay Jan 2019 *ARRESTS*

[Randazzo]

I’m a little disappointed that the brothers didn’t order actual MAGA hats, instead of buying red ones. I suppose MAGA hats are hard to find in Chicago.

I'm surprised no one used magic marker to write "MAGA" on the hats like in the letter. Or better yet cut out the letters from a magazine and paste them on with elmer's glue !

 

[AmandaSkis]

Wow, this article has so many details.

The brothers were paid $3,500 before leaving for Nigeria and were promised an additional $500 upon their return.

The sources say plain red hats worn by the brothers were bought at an Uptown beauty supply store and that the attack was supposed to happen before Jan. 29.

I wonder why January 29 was important.

 

[Tillicum]

Not sure if anyone posted a link to the full interview the other day with Robin Roberts:

I certainly hope she does a follow up.

Does CPD allow jail interviews?

 

[CrimeDawg123]

I wonder why January 29 was important.

Maybe before his scheduled gig in LA?

 

[nwmouse]

CBS Chicago
Sources also say the "Empire" actor paid for the rope, which was purchased at the Crafty Beaver Hardware Store the weekend of Jan. 25. Jussie Smollett Case: Brothers Questioned By Police Bought Rope Used In Attack At Actor’s Request

That killed me!! I suppose someone could easily get away with this sort of "crime" in Nigeria, if the Nigerian Bureau of Investigation (?) (insert sarcasm font)were looking into it??

Here, not so much. The FBI are usually neutral and focused on the facts, no matter what your celebrity status is.

moo

 

[Tim Callahan]

Initially, that was my fear; I absolutely don’t feel that way now.

The press coverage has been overwhelming, and there is tremendous pressure to solve this.

This ain’t going anywhere.

I seriously doubt (assuming of course this is a hoax) that JS in his wildest dreams ever expected this to blow up the way it did in the media, nor the LE response as a result. He saw an opportunity to cash in on the publicity and overplayed his hand.

 

[Gardenista]

I wonder why January 29 was important.

Right before Black History Month?

 

[TTF14]

Not sure if anyone posted a link to the full interview the other day with Robin Roberts:

I certainly hope she does a follow up.

She (or anyone) probably won't be granted an interview, but I do hope she comments on it. She wasn't on the show on Friday, the day after the interview aired and stuff started to come out.

 

[nwmouse]

Right before Black History Month?

Things that make you scratch your head and go Hmmmmm...
moo

 

[MassGuy]

I seriously doubt (assuming of course this is a hoax) that JS in his wildest dreams ever expected this to blow up the way it did in the media, nor the LE response as a result. He saw an opportunity to cash in on the publicity and overplayed his hand.

I agree. Perhaps he forgot how polarized things are right now.

Even I’m a bit surprised that the hoax aspect, is getting this type of coverage.

Pleasantly surprised.

 

[cybervampira]

That killed me!! I suppose someone could easily get away with this sort of "crime" in Nigeria, if the Nigerian Bureau of Investigation (?) were looking into it??

Here, not so much. The FBI are usually neutral and focused on the facts, no matter what your celebrity status is.

moo

Oh, you can get away with almost anything in Nigeria with the right connections and/or money. Corruption is huge.

 

[nwmouse]

Oh, you can get away with almost anything in Nigeria with the right connections and/or money. Corruption is huge.

Especially as a deposed Prince who wants to deposit one million $$ into your bank account!
moo

 

[jbirner]

My question is he going to be charged with a crime. Is filing a false police report not a felony? All Americans should be outraged as I am right now, regardless of what side of the aisle.

 

[cybervampira]

Especially as a deposed Prince who wants to deposit one million $$ into your bank account!
moo

One? 100 billion $$!

 

[Randazzo]

My question is he going to be charged with a crime. Is filing a false police report not a felony? All Americans should be outraged as I am right now, regardless of what side of the aisle.

I think he watched other people in high profile cases make false accusations and get away with it. Maybe he figured everyone would back him up and he's just skate by. Maybe he will.

 

[Gardenista]

This tweet didn't age well

Jussie Smollett‏Verified account @JussieSmollett
Frauds are everywhere y’all. Protect the mind, heart and spirit of you and your people at all costs. Just remember... Salt, cocaine and anthrax can all appear to be sugar...(the “refined” kind of course) just be careful out here fam. Happy Sunday. Love you. Real talk. Love on.

9:43 AM - 27 Jan 2019 from Chicago, IL

 

[Puzzles8]

Does CPD allow jail interviews?

I'm just going to guess here that his attorneys will be in charge of his future press schedule...and there will be no more interviews. The Robin Roberts video he did will not bode well for him in court.
MOO

 

[Randazzo]

This tweet didn't age well

Jussie Smollett‏Verified account @JussieSmollett
Frauds are everywhere y’all. Protect the mind, heart and spirit of you and your people at all costs. Just remember... Salt, cocaine and anthrax can all appear to be sugar...(the “refined” kind of course) just be careful out here fam. Happy Sunday. Love you. Real talk. Love on.

9:43 AM - 27 Jan 2019 from Chicago, IL

Are those drug references? Might explain the bizarre behavior.

 

[cybervampira]

Any Illinois attorney on WS? I‘d really love to know what charges JS can expect (supposing all the sources have it right, of course).

 

[jggordo]

In watching the Robin Roberts interview again. He's really not that good an actor. Robin was a better actor than he was. She did NOT say UMMM HMMM like she wanted to. Robin can call BS on an interview without even saying so. I've seen her do it several times. She's a treasure.

JMO