Actor Jussie Smollett was sentenced to 5 months in prison by a Chicago judge on Thursday March 11. He was found guilty of planning a fake racist and homophobic attack.
In January 2019, Jussie Smollett had made the buzz following a racist and homophobic attack against him. Moreover, this attack caused great indignation in the United States. However, the 39-year-old comedianAfrican-American and gay, was found guilty of having staged his fake assault last December. He would have paid 3500 dollars 2 men of Nigerian origin to simulate this aggression. The actor also allegedly made false statements to the police, according to 20 minutes.
“You are not the victim of a hate crime. You’re just a charlatan who claimed to be the victim of a hate crime, and that’s shameful“, pronounced the judge of Chicago, James Linn, by condemning the American actor to 5 months in prison. 30 months probation have also been added to the penalty. Jussie Smollett will also have to repay $120,106 to the city of Chicago. This corresponds to part of the costs related to the investigation.
Jussie Smollett: ‘I’m not suicidal and I’m innocent’
After the judge pronounced sentenceJussie Smollett said: “I am not suicidal and I am innocent”. he is also walked out of the courtroom with his fist raised. A gesture in response to press rumors about his mental health, according to 20 minutes. The actor’s lawyer appealed, but the judge categorically refused to waive the prison sentence until then. Note that the actor’s lawyers and family have already implored the clemency of the judge. They would also have asked for an alternative sentence to prison, according to 20 minutes.
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Jussie Smollett
In January 2019, Jussie Smollett made the buzz following a racist and homophobic attack on him.
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Jussie Smollett
Moreover, this attack provoked the indignation of the United States.
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Jussie Smollett
However, the 39-year-old African American gay comedian was found guilty of staging his fake assault last December.
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Jussie Smollett
He would have paid 3500 dollars 2 men of Nigerian origin to simulate this aggression.