'Jussie Smollett is a liar': Prosecutor torches actor after guilty verdict in fake hate crime trial

Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett was convicted Thursday on charges he staged a racist and homophobic attack on himself in January 2019 and then lied to Chicago police about it.
Smollett showed no visible reaction as the verdict was read.
Subscribe to LiveNOW from FOX! kzbin.info?su...
Where to watch LiveNOW from FOX: www.livenowfox.com/
Follow us @LiveNOWFOX on Twitter: / livenowfox
Raw and unfiltered. Watch a non-stop stream of breaking news, live events and stories across the nation. Limited commentary. No opinion. Experience LiveNOW from FOX.

[@manmoth8833]

Smollet actually believed that everyone is just as stupid as himself.

[@deadlyoneable]

Juicy believed society is really like Twitter and the main stream media and he could con his way out of this with the same brain dead people.

[@AthenaGM]

Well, many are...the slew of those who came to his defense. 🤢

[@ScotchIrishTarheel]

Forrest Gump: "Stupid is as stupid does."

[@mightisright]

Does anyone conceive of people smarter than themselves? Only a wise man thinks of such things.

[@michekids]

He believed that the law was not for him and his irresponsible mouthpieces could sway justice in his favor

[@weird1600]

The DA that refused to charge him needs to be charged!

[@baskoning9896]

Jup. So, the real question now is: why did Kim Foxx let him off the hook, and seal the case? The answer is: Kamala Harris. Kamala helped Kim become AG, not because Kim was the best, but because she was black and a woman. Then: Kamala wrote an antilynching bill to score SJW points, but the problem was: there had not been any lynchings for decades. In comes Jussie: with a fake lyching. And when he was found out: Kim dropped and sealed the case: FOR KAMALA.

[@precooked-bacon]

@@baskoning9896 Oh please, the nepotism over the years and now you're mad at black or any other race that may demonstrate it? complain about your own folks first. It's ALWAYS going to happen, that's a simple fact. Every race has done it, get over it. All the time you thought it was merit when it was just familiarity. HA! It tastes beautiful. Sorry for you guys, it's about being 'fair' now, it's about getting even. :)

[@daveholden8113]

and so does Michelle Obama for calling da and telling her to lesson charges

[@TheOctoberDeathBird]

The DA that refused to charge him should be charged for being damn ugly. Everyone has the right to be ugly, but she abused it. Both she and Juicy need jail time.

[@baskoning9896]

@@precooked-bacon The answer to racism is less racism. Not more racism. Being openly racist towards whites, hating them with all your heart, does not solve anything. Its revenge. I help poor people, no matter what color they are. Let me ask you: why are white children guilty of the crimes of their ancestors? Did whites ever became slaves? Who is keeping tally? How long will whites now have to be hurt, to 'even the score'? You think its 'nice' that whites now 'get what they deserve'? So you are openly racist now? And you think that will help in what way? We had a black president. We have a black mayor in chicago. We have a black chief of police there as well. There have not been any lynchings for decades. Whites abolished slavery worldwide. Why act as if 'being white' means 'being guilty'? My family never held slaves. Why do you hate me now? For my skin color? So, you have become the very thing you say you hate so much? You are the racist now? For how long? You do realize that you are aiming for race wars? Why would whites allow that, and sit back and take it? Whites will fight back. The only way to reduce racism: is to stop hating people based on the color of their skin. You are making people racist. By attacking white children, who have done nothing wrong. Dont help 'blacks' by hurting 'whites'. Help poor people. Love everybody. Let go of the hate. I wish you all the best. Peace.

[@TheMemo659]

Next should be an investigation into the DA that dropped all charges.

[@lukesterification]

He has clearly shown himself to be a liar, a racist, and a self-victimizing narcissistic entitled fool. He will forever be shamed for the remainder of his life, and rightly so.

[@WhiteDragon110AC]

agreed

[@bbeeez]

1000%

[@user-FucXYou]

The guy could have triggered race riots. He should be dealt accordingly.

[@ericsimonson8540]

That was one of the goals, horrible person and everyone who supported him…

[@annawimpey5307]

He was the DNC's dog body. He thought Lamala was going to protect him.

[@sealisa1398]

It ain't over yet...

[@ralphmajor1947]

Absolutely 💯!

[@johnswick4593]

@@sealisa1398 No $HIT. He still has his sentencing coming. I hope the Judge hands him his due.

[@briancooper2112]

Now arrest the state lawyer who didn't want charges against him.

[@AnnaLVajda]

Yeah I agree those lawyers enable those f*cks they need to start being disbarred for the constant prosecutorial discretion.

[@msjannd4]

Kim "Something," right?

[@vincenzochicago1399]

@@msjannd4 Kim fox

[@Dagoof2k7]

Kim Foxx

[@Desmondbrown73]

@@GooberStomper exactly

[@laniftallon]

Imagine living in such a free and tolerant society that you literally have to pay someone to commit a hate crime

[@bbeeez]

No $hit!

[@wallykimball8829]

Well someone like him needed to pay somebody, but there's plenty of evidence that a lot of people aren't paying anybody to be subjected to hate crimes, yet they are.

[@Whiteboytherapper]

@@wallykimball8829 like poor people regardless of color because the overpopularised image of gangster culture and uproar of bigots calling other people bigots creating a racial divide which makes it worse for those people getting killed?

[@wallykimball8829]

@@Whiteboytherapper I'm thinking more about hate crimes against transgender people and persons of color. This s*** happens everyday and nobody's paying anybody to do it.

[@jamielehman4934]

@@wallykimball8829 Ya, but a lot of these alleged hate crimes, aren't actually hate crime. Word is what happened to Matthew Shepard was a drug deal gone wrong, but the gay community saw an opportunity to paint themselves as victims. The George Floyd case wasn't a hate crime. True, Derek Chauvin was at fault and he had no right to kneel on his neck, but it wasn't his skin color that caused him to be kneeled on. It was the fact that he wouldn't do what the cops told him to do. If he had simply done what he was told he'd be alive and well right now and likely walking free. I'm not saying a hate crime has never happened, but many of the supposed hate crimes don't have anything to do with skin color or sexual orientation.

[@beatleme2]

I heard Smollett is really beating himself up over the verdict.

[@benlyons7752]

Glad they called this fake hate crime out. Great job jurors

[@catdogky]

@ok hahahahahahaha...lol

[@commiesnzombies]

whoopi goldberg will call the jurors...Racist

[@blazeroranger]

@@scottbeauchene2019 right now they aren’t along each other. Biden switched seat to get away from Kamala

[@jasonchampagne6481]

@189KansasCityExactly....they'll consider him so brave to put himself out tbere like that and call him a hero.

[@SHONNNYSHON]

Girl goodbye ! Hoes always want something to say .

[@slowraceultra]

Smollett is an absolute disgrace, lock him up.

[@throughmyeyes9940]

with he the Lemon

[@rosegarden0988]

@@throughmyeyes9940yap another one

[@johnbernacki6155]

I think it would more of a punishment to put him in a woman’s jail!

[@maccusimano2972]

Not only is he a disgrace he’s also a cringe worthy looking clown

[@eagleeye2300]

No statue for him, lol.

[@gfitz6001]

After you’ve caught a person lying to you, you can never trust that person again. Ever.

[@GTSCommander]

I just hope Jussie doesn't beat himself up over the verdict!

[@fobbitoperator3620]

Yeah well, his imaginary friend might have different plans... (one could only pray)

[@trav8713]

Nothing like seeing pure arrogance put in its place.

[@MsElke11]

Thankfully he's the first WOKE SMALL FRY to go to jail. We need to see many more WOKE EVIL BIG FRIES doing the same.

[@jamesortega8681]

not over until the fat lady sings... he won if he doesnt get jail time

[@trav8713]

@@jamesortega8681 true that bro, for now we'll take the win and everyone should riot accordingly after sentencing. Oh yeah, we ain't BLM.

[@thomasmcnerney9745]

@@jamesortega8681 perhaps the short game if no jail time...but the long game, life, is where he has lost. Will be interesting to see if hen can have a career afterwards...

[@trav8713]

@Luminary Harris agreed, disingenuous claims of serious nature that can categorically impact society should be treated with the upmost seriousness.

[@dgatsf]

Are you going to charge him for perjury? He lied under oath. Set an example that lying under oath will be punished.

[@isaiasanchez1987]

Has anyone in history ever been charged for committing this?

[@JasonSmith-jr7jh]

But.... He's the Gay Tupac!

[@rosegarden0988]

I hope the judge give him longer jail time for lying!!! Insulting to the court.

[@RuthyLook]

You can't commit perjury by testifying at your own trial.

[@bme6949]

Umm yes you can, do you even know what perjuring is??

[@Darrylizer1]

I'm so glad the perpetrator of this terrible hate crime has been brought to justice!

[@johnthompson5409]

If the Judge slaps this guys hands and gives him probation "THERE IS NO JUSTICE LEFT IN THE UNITED STATES." There should be a 20 year sentence Manditory !

[@Baja5280]

This prosecutor is a badass. Taking the job because it’s the right thing to do and not get paid… you have my respect sir.

[@pammers5588]

They are great.

[@kawasakiwhiptwo5821]

@@smasherblues5322 not for this particular case.

[@timothyadcock5103]

That was a shocking moment when the special prosecutor revealed his motive for working on the case for free. He’s a patriot of the first order.

[@seanbrown9048]

Well, yes and no, about not getting paid. In an interview Webb said his firm is doing the case pro bono, which means he waives legal fees but still bills for “out of pocket” expenses, which can be substantial.

[@apatheticallyconcerned6574]

I don't have Twitter, but lemme guess. This white prosecutor is getting eviscerated as a some racist Trump voter by the woke left?

[@Michigan1]

As the special prosecutor said "the court rarely charges for perjury, after trial", but the court should take special considerations for this creep. This guy - this guy NEEDS to be held accountable (as they say). If anyone deserves special attention in the way of further charges, this guy truly deserves it.

[@iamhudsdent2759]

Or, Mike, the judge should sentence Smollett to jail time, not mere probation, taking into account the prosecutor's emphasis (at sentencing) that Smollett continually committed perjury at trial. Either way, I'm with you brother. This guy must be held accountable., as you say.

[@TELEVISIONARCHIVES]

Jussie didn't do anything wrong!!!

[@kenmurray8747]

@@TELEVISIONARCHIVES, thanks for the chuckle

[@pfdrtom]

@@kenmurray8747 I hope they were being sarcastic. Who knows now-a-days.

[@danieldavieau1517]

@@TELEVISIONARCHIVES lmao Justice for juicy!

[@tthomas]

Glad they spelled it out CLEARLY in the media what he did. No spin!

[@SchmitaEclipses]

I tell my kids "Dont be a smollette" when I catch them lying. That hits them harder than calling them a liar.

[@berylgreen1973]

He needs to be held financially accountable for ALL court costs.

[@kenamaro3942]

300,000 bucks was spent on this invistagation by CPD. That should be reimbursed by Juicy as well !!

[@smerchly]

I'm sure BLMoney will pitch in and pay his way . Let's hope we don't see the nut jobs go berzerk and get more free TV's.

[@toldyouso5588]

Sharia law requires his manhood and his toungue to be separated from his body and 500 public lashings.

[@susiebutler9520]

@@smerchly it winter in Chicago. Too cold for roits. BLM won't show up!

[@waynetemplar2183]

susie butler Yep, there's a reason summer is rioting season

[@minithin]

He thought the jury was Twitter bots 😂 hope he gets real time.

[@tequilamockingbird758]

He needs at least 90 days.

[@jamessoares1563]

He should get 15 years.

[@ellessandraramsay1841]

@@tequilamockingbird758 90 lashes in the town square.

[@fiddlecastro1453]

He should be put in a jail cell with a Trump laughing loop playing in his cell for 15 years.

[@zackferrisonline]

he got public service

[@CRSAdvocate911]

JUSTICE ⚖️ Served‼️The Judge's Opinion and Sentencing Decision was ON POINT 💯 The Judge put EVERYTHING into proper perspective ELOQUENTLY, respectfully and JUSTLY. Good riddance to SPOILED and NARCISSIST Mr. Smollett who STILL does NOT want to ADMIT his wrong-doing. He deserved NO MERCY‼️And, accordingly... The ARROGANT LIAR and PERJURER did NOT ASK for any Mercy. Rather he CHOSE to DISRUPT the proceeding AFTER saying HE HAD NOTHING TO SAY⁉️(yet another PERJURY act). The Judge SPARED him the additional embarrassment of NOT ordering his immediate HANDCUFFING‼️ He should have THANKED the Judge for THAT instead of his SPOILED CHILDISH OUTBURSTS and fist throwing. Mr Smollett DOES NOT represent Black America or the Black Man out there TRYING to do the RIGHT thing. RATHER he THOUGHT his Philanthropy and MONEY 💰 to charities would BUY HIM SPECIAL PRIVILEGES and avoid Jail‼️⁉️ DO THE CRIME ... DO THE TIME‼️God Bless the Judge who was NOT FOOLED by his LAST ATTEMPT TO PULL A STUNT ... before being JAILED‼️Now, he joins the CRIMINAL RANKS of OJ Simpson, Cosby and other FAILURES who HAD ALL the PRIVILEGES for Success ... BUT, WERE NEVER DESERVING OF IT‼️ GOOD Riddance ❌‼️

[@jlynlott]

Unfortunately, when it comes to "racism" in our country, this is the "Norm." The exception is when an actual act of racism occurs.

[@234dilligaf]

I don't take this fake "hate crime" lightly!! I've been angry about this all along!

[@jonjoyce4379]

Justice prevailed and jussie will look like even more of a fool as he still maintains his inoccence even after found guilty lmao

[@DNSMLT]

Its very shameful and hateful what he and his handlers did.

[@jonjoyce4379]

@@DNSMLT I know . He tried to make himself a superstar and the way he gave the speech at his performance just after the hoax was halirious lol . He's a very bad sociopath but you can't change these type of weirdos

[@jessicaroberts5956]

It's no light matter,we all know what the worst case scenario could have been here.Did you believe him at first if so what changed your mind?

[@daviedood2503]

@@jessicaroberts5956 HELL NO!!! If these creeps mouths are moving, they're LYING!! He thought his celebrity status would help him do what EVER he felt like doing. He needs to Check his privilege.

[@deplorablecovfefe9489]

Since he took it all the way against overwhelming evidence. He needs the maximum sentence.

[@leonardodalongisland]

The stupid ass should have taken a plea-which I'm sure his attorney tried very hard to get him to do.

[@JaimeGarcia-pe7bj]

He needs to pay the city back for all that money they spent on cop's salaries to try to find the criminals that Juicy made them spend. Plus give him 6 months in jail with the Aryan Brotherhood so that his lying racist ass can be properly schooled.

[@debrastevens3212]

Amen

[@supersonicsid5930]

It just goes to show his NOT A MAN . His a coward and a liar and a race baiter .

[@undefinedfreedom8580]

I agree. He shows no contrition whatsoever.

[@fishman245]

Notice that even the family is not even trying to find the real attackers.

[@toddbolger8864]

When will Kim Fox be charged for the attempted cover up of this crime?

[@diannh2894]

Jessie is the definition of a hate crime. Smfh. Celebrity privilege.

[@kissmysix]

What's this say about all the media and celebs who stuck up for smollet ?

[@Lennon766]

At least he created 2 more jobs than AOC

[@steelers4life75]

Agreed! Needs to be doing some time behind bars

[@johncarr7370]

Are you normal?

[@johncarr7370]

You are not right in the head

[@lestergreen6489]

He stuck with the BS the whole way lol... Just goes to show how much of a sociopath he really is

[@cerscil]

Not a very convincing actor eithet.

[@kupus6622]

I think he's actually enjoying being center of attention despite the reason.A total self- obsessed-narcissistic-millennial-wokeapathTotally oblivious to harm he may of caused and still playing the victim. In his head this is just next scene in the world movie, working title ," it all about jussie"...loony.

[@godzillamanstreb524]

Right

[@rdh53]

@@kupus6622 You are absolutely correct. Narcissistic supply comes in many forms but at the end of the day, the narcissist has to be the center of attention. He will now get his supply by basking in victimhood. As you stated in your later post, this is a textbook case - at the extreme. His next steps are predictable. Play the victim and engage in further destructive behavior because he craves the limelight - regardless of how he gets it. Anyone expecting any display of contrition at sentencing will be disappointed. The narcissist cannot admit any fault on his/her own part. I hope his attorneys were paid in advance. He will soon point the finger of blame at them. This was a sad and unnecessary spectacle . . . all he had to do was keep his mouth shut after he got the sweetheart deal from Kim Fox. The need for attention and narcissistic supply is like heroin for an addict. The judge needs to give him a steep sentence and suspend it on condition that he keep his pie hole closed for 2 years. He wouldn't make it for a week.

[@Moose1032]

Ya you hit the nail on the head. He really does fit the definition and characteristics of a Sociopath. Lack of empathy, manipulative, deceitful, callousness, hostility, irresponsible behavior, and impulsiveness are just some to name and making a story up and taking it that far fits that mold.

[@johnayala2540]

9 hours of deliberations. 8 hours & 30 minutes of uncontrollable laughter. 30 min. of deliberations. _____ 9 hours total😏

[@dontraylor4476]

This prosecutor is to be commended for his courage and clear thinking. This is a victory for decent Americans everywhere!!

[@davidluchsinger7377]

Let’s not forget the shameful acts of Kim Foxx and her abuse of discretion with not charging this case and lying to the public about why.

[@nytxspirit2888]

And Michaell OBAMA who called Fox to fix the charges

[@txyz9294]

She should also be charged for lying to the justice system just as Smollet did and she should be fined to reemburse the public and she should be jailed for the same !

[@deborahol]

@@txyz9294 She certainly should. I really hope somebody has a big enough set to do just this.

[@johnconover52]

And Robin Roberts and Michelle Obama.

[@baskoning9896]

Jup. So, the real question now is: why did Kim Foxx let him off the hook, and seal the case? The answer is: Kamala Harris. Kamala helped Kim become AG, not because Kim was the best, but because she was black and a woman. Then: Kamala wrote an antilynching bill to score SJW points, but the problem was: there had not been any lynchings for decades. In comes Jussie: with a fake lyching. And when he was found out: Kim dropped and sealed the case: FOR KAMALA.

[@cd8361]

What a great prosecutor and man. Integrity is refreshing.

[@jonburrows2684]

@@rosegarden0988 not really. Believe me, it's finished.

[@suzintex2002]

Who knew that such integrity still existed in Chicago. Kudos to this Prosecutor!

[@elizabeths4371]

Integrity IS INDEED refreshing!

[@godzillamanstreb524]

Isn’t it though....so refreshing

[@Jbb6782]

Indeed. Great job by this attorney. Someone buy that man an expensive scotch on the rocks.

[@lisasimpson8607]

They should ban him from the city of Chicago forever.

[@ronaldknorr8794]

Faking a hate crime should carry the same penalties as committing a actual hate crime.

[@reallyhappenings5597]

This is literally like the worst hoax a person could perpetrate. It's truly a massively harmful crime at so many levels, highly corrosive to the social contract.

[@tjanders]

Unfortunately, these racialized hoaxes are commonplace. They need to send a strong message with severe sentencing to put an end to this.

[@rascalme9754]

And they call it disorderly conduct?

[@sanchezsatx9035]

Biggest hoax is also WH resident

[@stephenz2822]

If our country is so racist like the left says why do they have to create hate crime hoaxs , and it happens a lot more than it gets reported

[@peterfrankenstein3244]

It could have caused a wave of hate crimes against white people by those who fell for his HOAX. Maybe that's what he wanted. 👹

[@famalam943]

He charged up division in an already volatile country. He made it worse. Throw the book at him.

[@ayletthauki5023]

OBAMA Caused HATE CRIMES Too "BLM"?

[@rlkenna4374]

@Famalam It backfired! It showcased the real BLM's agenda, NOT FOR Black lives but their Marxist members. This group's entire goal is money-laundering for their own pockets and keeping the division and chaos going. Our country is weary of these costly shenanigans and only wants justice and normalcy. We either have peaceful protests or NONE at all. No more race wars that do nothing but destroy our communities and harm innocent people. How many innocent people were murdered in the aftermath of the Geo Floyd tragedy? How many minority businesses were burned or destroyed? Who benefited? BLM.

[@theovolz3073]

The thing that bothers me the most is that when the sh*# hit the fan, he doubled down rather than telling the truth and losing a bit of face. Imagine if he’d never been found out: he would’ve just quietly sat back watching America burn with hatred and race riots. He is a dangerous individual - not just a selfish and stupid one.

[@WhiteDragon110AC]

When the defendant thinks he can hoodwink a jury who is given ample proof that the defendant committed the crime of which he was accused .

[@millvee1005]

We need him as a permanent prosecutor here in Chicago.

[@timjohnson1199]

The Peoples Republic of Illinois is a lost cause. Get out while you can.

[@rickklein7792]

He was.

[@JClass-gz2ky]

Yea, hopefully he can prosecute Rahm Emanuel and the CPD for covering up for the CPD after they killed Lequan McDaniel.

[@millvee1005]

@@modernminutemanmovement8341 I sure wish he would run against Foxx in the next election.

[@truanashabadapressure6621]

Exactly we need ethical prosecutors everywhere!

[@RelentlessOhiox]

He is insane. Literally one of the dumbest stunts ever pulled.

[@JuanPerez-ek8wd]

as far as dumb and stupid goes.. this was epic, a true masterpiece of stupidity...

[@HalfNHalf.]

Literally insane. Actually unbelievable.

[@JuanPerez-ek8wd]

@@HalfNHalf. ... agreed, I don't think anyone believed him from the beginning..

[@grassfireu]

Insane .... and ignorant. As if a MAGA person would drop the linking verb:"this MAGA country." No. They would have said "this IS maga country." It was so easy to see he was lying from the get-go.

[@cybercastor6873]

My dude, I can't even begin to understand how dumb that guy is. I knew he's was going to lose, but I just recently learned that he was actually still trying to make people belive that stupid story. The fact that his family was by his side tells a long way on his upbringing as a compulsive lier and manipulator. Hopes he learns to shut up in jail when cudling with Teemor

[@davy1458]

From now on whenever something doesnt go my way im gonna yell "I am not suicidal" ....."I am not suicidal"

[@Eirexeyes]

I like that prosecutor. He is very clear in what he wants to say... Great job 👏 👍

[@kenc9236]

I so sick of people thinking they can get away with this corruption.

[@rosegarden0988]

Believe of not, a lot have gotten away and some.

[@kenc9236]

@@rosegarden0988 Its a crazy world we live in Rose.

[@lesripken7938]

@@kenc9236 like I’ll I ok llk

[@lesripken7938]

@@kenc9236 like I’ll I ok llkk

[@giotablet0156]

He's not only a liar, he is a race-baiter. Knowing what the United States is going through right now, the division between races we are all trying to fight against, he decides he wants to capitalize on it. It speaks loud volumes of his character.

[@jasonyoung1230]

White riots coming soon?

[@mhibbing1]

@@jasonyoung1230 lets hope so!

[@rickyleahey9286]

Race-baiting is just their divide and conquer tactic, in the U.S.A. caucasian Americans out number every race 8 to 1. It would be a suicide mission and every racist black knows I'm speaking the truth.

[@lisaheitstuman3343]

Many years ago, a very wise man once told me, “When someone shows you who they are… Believe them.“

[@karlbuchanan1363]

Kamala should be charged too

[@tratzum]

Is the Nascar driver aslo gonna get a trial? We need to discourage false crime reporting. Especially false hate crimes.

[@lordnelson2.069]

Harris/ Booker need to be held accountable

[@sheilalunn5298]

How refreshing to hear a lie called a lie! So tired of "not factual" or "misleading" and softening the act of lying!

[@reallyhappenings5597]

Really is refreshing. "I misspoke" etc.

[@777jones]

Criminal perjury.

[@shanecox3413]

I feel sorry for the Chicago police department that is overwhelmed without this nonsense and all the real crimes that didn’t get solved because they were dealing with a diva trying to spread hate some people are miserable regardless how good they have it

[@JClass-gz2ky]

Whats even worse is how the CPD and Rahm Emanuel covered up the killing of Lequan McDaniel by the CPD. I’m sure you feel sorry for Lequan McDaniel.

[@shanecox3413]

@@JClass-gz2ky I absolutely feel bad for anybody that has been treated unfairly especially loosing their lives for any reason but at the same time I don’t believe one what happened 7 years ago is justification for what Smollet did at all especially trying to tie the two together

[@JClass-gz2ky]

@@shanecox3413 Show us a post where you were you expressed her outrage over the Laquan McDaniel.lie.

[@shanecox3413]

@@JClass-gz2ky you’re digging why stop at 7 years hell the 50’s & 60’s were really bad why not dig deeper? It still doesn’t justify what Smollet did bottom line and thanks for being so judgemental there’s that good old fashioned left’s hatred brewing

[@JClass-gz2ky]

@@shanecox3413 Why stop there we can go back to Emmett till, we can even go back to the Scottsboro boys. I’m not a Republican or Democrat because I know they’re just both wings of the same racist bird. Do you love Justice so much fight for reparations for the people that’s been historically wronged and lied on in this country of ours.

[@Internutt2023]

The judge in this trail was amazingly good, especially his dressing down of the convicted at the sentencing hearing, and then "respectfully denying" all requests for delaying the execution of serving time, which started immediately.

[@smithperformanceracing5848]

No home confinement. Give him 5 year's in prison. There's people out there who has done far less of a crime and are doing hard time. Set examples better Chicago. Your city is looking bad, real bad.

[@Ozgipsy]

It’s a very real hate crime this liar deliberately committed. Causing division and hatred is the essence of a hate crime

[@scottfranza7383]

He is directly responsible for hurting the overall health of our country!! He should be locked up for as long as possible

[@pfzht]

This is the Left playing their hand. We should believe them.

[@TheKillWizard]

And he is also guilty of being a bad actor, he couldn't convince a jury. Justice is to give him 3 years in jail. What a dirty bag.

[@nagolhayze9366]

He’d just start acting up in jail ...

[@dereksmith6713]

Only if they add a hate crime multiplier to that.

[@TWEAKLET]

he probably wont serve time just probation and community service

[@michaelhammond7115]

That would be inustice in of itself. A white man would get 15-20 years for a hate crime.

[@DR-xt9ux]

@@nagolhayze9366 Lol I hope he don’t beat himself over this

[@joeegnor658]

When you are the victim of extortion, the perps do not fake an attack that will draw attention. The defense was wack.

[@patriciaboeglin8591]

The former prosecutor who dropped the charges needs to be investigated/sanctioned!

[@bydefault7795]

Only a sociopath would not have taken a plea deal and go to trial given the overwhelming evidence.

[@msjannd4]

Yep! Either that or a psychopath. 🤔

[@chadbrick67]

Narcissistic sociopathic people will never admit any truth

[@annies805]

Nah. I think he thought the Democrats were going to figure out a way to get him out of it. After all, he did help get Kamala's anti lynching law passed.

[@lscott5069]

He is a narcissist

[@TWEAKLET]

i mean pleading would be pretty much admitting fault going to trial he had a chance to either hang a jurry or somehow convince them on feelings then get to say see i was innocent all along

[@ibbriley399]

Too bad the media cant be tried for fawning over this creep.

[@rlkenna4374]

IB Briley The MSM have exposed themselves, once again. They look like racist idiots, themselves.

[@mchrysogelos7623]

too bad moochelle can't be charged along with Kim Foxx and everyone else involved in trying to get him out of charges.

[@prenan8096]

He should be jailed with Bette Midler. Hell for anyone.

[@eviljoker303]

The media I hope Is chocking on all their words and comments and sympathy they made in 2019 but they will never admit they made a mistake.They (the media ,celebrities)blamed Trump for this hoax

[@chuckc7375]

@J.B 4117 Oooooooo that was a clever way of putting it.

[@jeffforbess6802]

This is the first time I’ve heard of false accusers being held responsible. False accusation (of police, people of other colors and political persuasions) should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

[@sowhat8087]

Jussie can never forget this racist act against him because every time he looks in the mirror he is reminded of the horrific crime not to mention the PTSD he will endure

[@Jonathan-mv4xu]

Jussie's behavior in court should be considered during sentencing.

[@leifd731]

Agreed, he has zero remorse and lied his ass off til the bitter end. He deserves whatever the "max" is.

[@wldr68]

May the first thing broken be his sphincter.....cause he was lying out his ass

[@davidgarton2387]

He was only behaving because he knew he was going to get nailed.

[@nyc9993]

Perjury

[@Gforcebond]

@@dodgersfan8598 Trust me they will put him in jail you can't lie under oath and get probation. This isn't Disney Land.

[@sirbongsalot134]

He lied to the court. Now he needs to be charged accordingly! This POS needs to pay in so many more ways. This is ridiculous.

[@Pippie5555]

A faked hate-crime IS a hate-crime! Smollett is a racist.

[@666LUFC]

Imagine using your own mother in a defensive speech, I bet she is really proud.

[@terrygotwhatheheaskedforfo7789]

That was a hate crime and his lawyer lied 🙄

[@nroman1977]

Now they need to have Kim Foxx disbarred for trying to cover it up.

[@robertameuchel4786]

Hear Hear !!!

[@jeanetterichardson7450]

If only!

[@oldmatebattle2905]

This is a perfect example of what should be done in the legal system. Great work. And now everyone has to get together and stop all this racist rubbish

[@kaypeany5141]

@@jaysonb.6669 The prosecutor says it rarely happens after conviction, so not likely. Rats.

[@mchrysogelos7623]

@@kaypeany5141 rarely and 'has never happened' doesn't mean impossible.

[@tjanders]

Don't forget the media and political pile on.

[@BobbyS8000]

The part with him walking down with his whole family and there fists up made me spit out my drink laughing

[@geronimo563]

It's OK to lie under oath to a judge, how disrespectful to your honor.

[@allan9603]

Now DA Foxx needs to face prosecution!

[@jonburrows2684]

Haha! Never happen! She'll be promoted to a higher court somewhere

[@suzintex2002]

I'm sure Biden will try that, Elvis

[@rajlavadi]

It's an absolute SHAME that this wasn't televised smh

[@barbarathomas2471]

Why is it that only certain trials get televised? Anything that will embarrass the left won’t get televised.

[@rosegarden0988]

Yeah, wonder what he looked like lying under oath!!

[@rajlavadi]

@@qbanlink25 lolol

[@camban]

The prosecutor agreed to televising, Smollett’s team blocked it. Both Pros & Def have to agree for the judge to allow broadcasting a trial.

[@Poppasgottabrandnewbagofcrack]

It’s a shame that Ghislain Maxwells trial isn’t televised, because it’s federal? Is a stupid excuse They’ll cover an 18 year old citizen though in the media 24-7 and brand you a racist, but they won’t show a main groomer of Jeffrey Epstein. Justice system is twisted, who’s protecting predators is my question.

[@montieluckett7036]

Wouldn't the deliberate falsification and enactment of a hate crime necessarily make the perpetrator an instigator of a hate crime?

[@ericsbuds]

i love how smolette's attorney to his right side is frantically trying to write something when the judge gives the 150 days jail time xD

[@tjanders]

It's great to see a prosecutor with integrity and perserverance.

[@Jokilldrum]

Lock his lying ass up. He actually hurt people who have felt with real crimes.

[@jimp9151]

Hang him.

[@aboveall9521]

@@jaysonb.6669 ....you clearly dont know anything about this trial. he was found guilty, now they move on to sentencing which COULD include jail time

[@larry6686st]

He will enjoy prison. He will purposely drop his soap

[@tedlaporte2001]

Juicy could care less what color or sexual orientation anyone is. He is just out to further himself..... A walking talking VICTIM...... Should be ordered to change his name to Karen🥴

[@colinstewart1432]

Faking hate crimes is the worst. Demeaning to people who legitimately have to put up with this.

[@ComedyKraze1]

Thank you. The prosecution is spot on. It went way to far. This cant just be brushed off with with probation thats just insane. The lieing went way to far and the fact its still going with an appeal is seriously bad news for real victims of crime like this they want the maximum sentence.

[@PaulJersey]

This special prosecutor is very sharp. He is very capable. Jussie did not stand a chance.

[@juliodyarzagaray]

I remember Dan Webb over 30 years. I can't believe he's still this sharp and robust.

[@robanderson240971]

@@juliodyarzagaray to be fair, all it needed was someone that was as sharp as a balloon to win this case. Jussie wasn’t exactly clever was he. The Homer Simpson of crime. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rooh5825]

Helen Keller could have prosecuted Juicy, it was so obvious he lied.

[@daywilliams1000]

@@robanderson240971 No trial is a slam dunk. It's easy to say afterwards that it was a slam dunk.

[@seefishn]

Jussie didn't need to stand a chance because he is a liar. He needs to repay the city for every penny they spent on this farce.

[@iknowthyself5065]

The worst sentence ever is public embarrassment, branded a liar, and losing Hollywood dough for absolutely NOTHING.

[@tempestfury8324]

Ummm...no! The worst sentence is public embarrassment and being labeled a liar? No! That isn't a "sentence". This liar needs some time behind bars. He was attempting to start a race war based upon lies. The crimes he committed are worth more than a simple slap on the wrist, probation, and community service.

[@eristicfreethinker2098]

@@tempestfury8324 Lots of time

[@tempestfury8324]

@@eristicfreethinker2098 : I doubt if he will spend any time for his crimes.

[@eristicfreethinker2098]

@@tempestfury8324 It will be interesting given how the prosecutor was framing the offenses and their negative impact on society and the police. I don’t see Smollett as a very sympathetic perp but who knows in IL.

[@ak-79]

Not for liberals. For them, it's business as usual.

[@Louis275]

Faking a hate crime should be considered a hate crime and he should be charged as such.

[@Widderic]

What's the point of swearing under oath if perjury isn't even enforced? Legitimate question.

[@AeriykTheRed]

This should have been televised. All the media claiming this actually happened should have to cover their lies in that manner.

[@trellredball]

do you really believe anything MSM tell us lol the story never added up.

[@trishcooley5810]

Thank GOD this idiot didn’t get a televised trial so he could “act” up in front of the cameras constantly. The tone of the judge tells me Jussie made fool out of himself & made the whole courtroom miserable with his fake righteous indignation. So glad he didn’t get the attention he desired. That’s the ultimate punishment for a warped mind like his - no cameras to throw fake tantrums in front of. Hardly anyone outside of the courtroom saw his overacted expressions & exaggerated body movements that resembled vaudeville pratfalls much more than a true to life imitation of a real victim of violence. His amateur, Jr. High School level of acting is what Jussie thought would fool his perceived “lower class, ignorant” jury of his peers - yes, YOUR PEERS, Jussie! Jussie is a true POS!

[@ohroonoko]

The punishment for reporting a fake crime should be exactly the same as the punishment would be if it were a real crime.

[@williamrichardson2344]

I agree ...

[@Typhoonbladefist]

That seems a little excessive to me. For instance, lying isn’t murder, and to treat it as such isn’t doing justice.

[@howey935]

I’ve said that every since my friends ex GF accused him of rape. He was remanded in jail for 3 month until she admitted she was mad he broke up with her. All that happened to her was she got a police caution which is basically a slap on the wrist and told not to do it again. He was facing 10 to 15 year and that’s what she should of been given.

[@robertschmidli2195]

It used to be like that in Isreal

[@stacyf9582]

@@Typhoonbladefist You’re right. Lying about murder isn’t murder. However lying that you saw a murder could cost another person to go to jail for life.

[@OO7sMom]

Shame on Robin Roberts!!! You wanted this to be true. God will Judge you for the racism in your heart

[@ImmortalDraylo]

lock him away, show everyone you deal with celebrities' equally.

[@tomsawyer4321]

In Smollet’s twisted mind he probably thinks he has just leveled up to martyr. It’s up to the jury to make him realize that this isn’t a game and there are consequences to his selfish behavior

[@toldyouso5588]

Smollet - ....but I followed the script, I FOLLOWED THE DAMNED SCRIPT !

[@RamzDesigh]

Jussie was born in Santa Rosa California most people there in Northern California are the same way Delusional

[@gavinbissell8847]

It's Nelson Mandela the sequal

[@raywite6665]

Martyrs normally die, maybe that's his nest sympathy trolling act.

[@kathyabernathy467]

I hope the judge takes into account his blatant disregard for the truth and the harm he caused the great people of Chicago when sentencing

[@goodcatfilms4276]

This is why I don’t stage hate crimes anymore.

[@MrGrreatness]

He should go to prison for 3 years for this absolutely disgusting act. He needs that time to self reflect and realize his insanity

[@ienjoymy1stammendment471]

This is what Smollet wants anyways, JUSTICE! He got it and please throw that Race battery hustler in Jail and He should be a felon

[@rg20322]

We can only hope he gets many years in prison. The damage he did on a race level is such a disgrace!

[@theglassmaster3140]

I can’t believe he was able to scam two Nigerians

[@meno4054]

Every person who helped Jussie in his attempt to cover up should also be punished.

[@mimiof6]

Like Mike Obama and kamala harris

[@capersmith]

Don lemon Kim Foxx

[@outrun1453]

The view

[@sanchezsatx9035]

They will be punished.

[@davidlammermeier4884]

Don Lemon

[@khoan1234]

Federal charges aren’t allowed to be televised.

[@willyjf6193]

Justice.

[@timbawktoo6063]

This should have absolutely been televised. That way the whole world.could see his BS!

[@nolimitarcade2865]

Keep in mind that since he took the stand, he has also perjured himself under oath. When will those charges be filed?

[@PepeDeezNutz]

No Black Privilege

[@kaypeany5141]

Prosecutor said it rarely happens after conviction

[@Mr7352]

Justice does prevail sometimes ,like this..He should be placed behind bars for all his lies and all those who told him to lie..

[@michaelklein9559]

Lets not lose sight of Maxwell

[@susanrogers6815]

Fantastic! Unfortunately, he'll not receive the punishment he deserves. He should receive the same punishment as someone who actually committed such a disgraceful attack. I'd love to see a law come out of this just like that. You fake a hate crime, you get the punishment of a hate crime perpetrator.

[@wheresbarry1434]

They shouldn't have hate crimes to begin with. What does the feelings that accompany a crime have to do with anything? Not saying Jussie doesn't deserve jail time for this hoax but I have a huge beef with hate crime laws.

[@lyndapierson6338]

@@wheresbarry1434 do you think jussie did what he did outta love? was it a love crime? any crime stems from emotion, money, hate, etc. you name it

[@k3630]

Aside from the punitive judgement, the shame and disgrace this guy has to live with is fitting punishment. A few yrs in jail to contemplate would be appropriate as well

[@mikewilliams7218]

He is a black gay celebrity that has ties to the commiecrats. Nothing will happen to him but a photo opportunity.

[@stevem9766]

Exactly. Because through his efforts there was damage done to society. Not to mention the waste of taxpayers money . Under oath falsehood. Not good for common people. Why any difference for a race batter .

[@scottwilliams8334]

Forget the criminality for a second. There was a time, not too far past, when lying was taken pretty seriously.

[@dickfitswell3437]

I can't wait till the federal court of appeals agrees with the federal court

[@teresadavis882]

Isn't it a Federal crime to send a fraudulent letter through the mail as well?