susieice 31,677 #1 Posted February 11 (edited) Jussie Smollet has been indicted by a Special Prosecutor investigating allegations that he lied about being attacked in Chicago last year. https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/02/11/jussie-smollett-new-charges-special-prosecutor-dan-webb-cook-county-states-attorney-kim-foxx/ It was expected he would be. https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2020/2/11/21133743/jussie-smollett-charged-indictment-update Edited February 11 by susieice 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Not A Rockstar 8,918 #2 Posted February 11 Nice. His 15 minutes of fame can now last 30. 4 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
and then 42,199 #3 Posted February 12 1 hour ago, Not A Rockstar said: Nice. His 15 minutes of fame can now last 30. YEP... FOR A small FEE 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aztek 21,822 #4 Posted February 12 poor guy, it is the last thing he needs, literally lol 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Wearer of Hats 32,346 #5 Posted February 12 don’t worry, someone close to Michelle will be in touch to get the charges lifted again. Just like the last two times. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Myles 13,612 #6 Posted February 12 I hope they throw the book at him. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoofGardener 15,097 #7 Posted February 12 Excellent ! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spartan max2 13,930 #8 Posted February 12 Justice is served . Faking hate crimes is such a disgusting thing to do. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
susieice 31,677 #9 Posted February 24 Smollett is expected in court Monday. https://www.fox29.com/news/jussie-smollett-expected-in-court-in-chicago-monday?fbclid=IwAR1kjCEbsq_S1qJd4XQCIOQ8SChm04wiDbrWmMf-Za6jNqb5izH2kHfnx5s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DieChecker 24,634 #10 Posted February 24 He should have just paid off the amount Chcago Police wanted and laid DC low for a year or two. By going on the record over, and over, and over, that he wasn't lying, regardless of overwhelming evidence, he didnt do himself any favors. I hope he gets probation, rather then jail time, BUT has to confess he is a big fat liar. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Myles 13,612 #11 Posted February 24 (edited) 9 hours ago, DieChecker said: He should have just paid off the amount Chcago Police wanted and laid DC low for a year or two. By going on the record over, and over, and over, that he wasn't lying, regardless of overwhelming evidence, he didnt do himself any favors. I hope he gets probation, rather then jail time, BUT has to confess he is a big fat liar. I hope he gets jail time. Throw the book at the punk. Shouldn't he get hit for a hate crime? Edited February 24 by Myles 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
preacherman76 13,691 #12 Posted February 24 3 hours ago, Myles said: I hope he gets jail time. Throw the book at the punk. Shouldn't he get hit for a hate crime? Yeah Im a bit torn. Part of me wouldn't mind seeing him do a year or two behind bars. Than again, technically, and luckily, there was no one actually harmed by this. In fact it exposed some serious TDS for what it is. At the very least he should have to pay the tax payers money he wasted, and have to give a full confession and apology. I know this would be an unusual punishment, but he should also have to donate 2000 bucks to Trumps campaign. That would be hilarious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Myles 13,612 #13 Posted February 24 34 minutes ago, preacherman76 said: Yeah Im a bit torn. Part of me wouldn't mind seeing him do a year or two behind bars. Than again, technically, and luckily, there was no one actually harmed by this. In fact it exposed some serious TDS for what it is. At the very least he should have to pay the tax payers money he wasted, and have to give a full confession and apology. I know this would be an unusual punishment, but he should also have to donate 2000 bucks to Trumps campaign. That would be hilarious. I do somewhat agree. It's just that intentionally trying to stir up racial and gay violence should be pretty serious. I mean if someone attempts to rob a bank but is unsuccessful and no one gets hurt, should they avoid jail time? 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spartan max2 13,930 #14 Posted February 24 (edited) 39 minutes ago, preacherman76 said: Yeah Im a bit torn. Part of me wouldn't mind seeing him do a year or two behind bars. Than again, technically, and luckily, there was no one actually harmed by this. In fact it exposed some serious TDS for what it is. At the very least he should have to pay the tax payers money he wasted, and have to give a full confession and apology. I know this would be an unusual punishment, but he should also have to donate 2000 bucks to Trumps campaign. That would be hilarious. My logic is that attempted robbery, murder, rape, etc is all a crime and punishable. There was an attempt here, plus I'm pretty sure lieing to the police is a crime in itself. Obviously not as extreme, but I also do think some people were hurt in the way that actually victims of hate crimes are going to be looked at with more suspicion now. Edited February 24 by spartan max2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Wearer of Hats 32,346 #15 Posted February 25 20 hours ago, susieice said: Smollett is expected in court Monday. https://www.fox29.com/news/jussie-smollett-expected-in-court-in-chicago-monday?fbclid=IwAR1kjCEbsq_S1qJd4XQCIOQ8SChm04wiDbrWmMf-Za6jNqb5izH2kHfnx5s Anyone want to take a $2 bet he doesn’t turn up? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gromdor 11,766 #16 Posted February 25 23 minutes ago, Sir Wearer of Hats said: Anyone want to take a $2 bet he doesn’t turn up? I'll take that bet! https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-jussie-smollett-first-court-appearance-20200224-qdpqmq43b5dxbe7lj5m4tgobka-story.html "A distinct atmosphere of deja vu hung over the Leighton Criminal Court Building on Monday as a black SUV pulled up to the curb and Jussie Smollett stepped out. The charges the former “Empire” actor was there to face were the same. The allegations that he’d staged a sensational hate crime attack on himself were the same. The breathless media throng awaiting him was the same." 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DieChecker 24,634 #17 Posted February 25 12 hours ago, Myles said: I do somewhat agree. It's just that intentionally trying to stir up racial and gay violence should be pretty serious. I mean if someone attempts to rob a bank but is unsuccessful and no one gets hurt, should they avoid jail time? Possibly, but all the Talking Heads that are very PRO-LGBTQ and Anti-Racism, have turned blinded eyes to Mr Smollett. Some consider what he did as Brave and Heroic. Salon magazine I think it was says he brought light to the Struggle and for that he's a hero. I myself, call it a hate crime, but the PC police dont want to go there, even though they should, if they weren't raging hypocrites. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DieChecker 24,634 #18 Posted February 25 12 hours ago, spartan max2 said: My logic is that attempted robbery, murder, rape, etc is all a crime and punishable. There was an attempt here, plus I'm pretty sure lieing to the police is a crime in itself. Obviously not as extreme, but I also do think some people were hurt in the way that actually victims of hate crimes are going to be looked at with more suspicion now. I think it is a doom enough that Mr Smollett's name will probably go down in the Urban Dictionary as meaning a fake hate crime. "That gay bartender said a guy tried to jump him after work. I wonder if it really happened, or if he's pulling a Smollett thing?" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DieChecker 24,634 #19 Posted February 26 Mr Smollett pled innocent. https://www.wisn.com/article/actor-jussie-smollett-pleads-not-guilty-to-restored-charges/31081410 Quote Special Prosecutor Dan Webb, a former U.S. attorney who was appointed to examine the state's attorney's office's handling of the case, represented the state. Foxx's office is not involved in the new case against Smollett. Good. Quote Smollett's attorneys also have filed a motion in Cook County Court arguing that the refiling of charges violated protections against being charged twice for the same crime, known as double jeopardy. Prosecutors have said double jeopardy does not apply because Smollett was not prosecuted last year. Yeah, it's not that he was found innocent. The charges were dropped. Quote Smollett's lawyer, Tina Glandian, entered the not guilty pleas on his behalf to six counts of felony disorderly conduct. She also told Judge James B. Linn that she has asked the Illinois Supreme Court to halt the case. Yeah. That ain't going to happen. I dont see how Jussie can win. What's he hope to get by pleading not guilty? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
susieice 31,677 #20 Posted February 26 (edited) On 2/25/2020 at 1:50 AM, DieChecker said: I think it is a doom enough that Mr Smollett's name will probably go down in the Urban Dictionary as meaning a fake hate crime. "That gay bartender said a guy tried to jump him after work. I wonder if it really happened, or if he's pulling a Smollett thing?" I've already seen phrases like that used in social media. Especially when someone is caught lying. Edited February 26 by susieice 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
susieice 31,677 #21 Posted February 26 (edited) edit to remove double post. Edited February 26 by susieice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aztek 21,822 #22 Posted February 26 Jussie Smollett Pleads With Illinois Supreme Court To Halt New Indictments Over Fake Hate Crime https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/jussie-smollett-pleads-illinois-supreme-230855803.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tatetopa 13,391 #23 Posted February 26 On 2/24/2020 at 5:19 PM, Gromdor said: "A distinct atmosphere of deja vu hung over the Leighton Criminal Court Building on Monday as a black SUV pulled up to the curb and Jussie Smollett stepped out. The charges the former “Empire” actor was there to face were the same. The allegations that he’d staged a sensational hate crime attack on himself were the same. The breathless media throng awaiting him was the same." Look for Bill Murray in the crowd. Its Groundhog's Day. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
