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Sources: Jussie Smollett staged attack with help of others, allegedly being written off 'Empire'
ABC 7 chicago ^

Posted on 02/14/2019 4:17:39 PM PST by Cubs Fan

CHICAGO -- Chicago police confirmed Thursday that detectives are talking to two persons of interest in connection with the alleged attack on "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett.

Multiple sources have told ABC7 Eyewitness News that police are investigating whether Smollett and the two men staged the attack allegedly because Smollett was being written off of "Empire."

A source familiar with the investigation told the ABC7 I-Team that Smollett failed to appear for an interview with detectives earlier Thursday.

A source briefed on the Smollett investigation confirmed to ABC News that Chicago police are questioning the two persons of interest -- one of whom has appeared on "Empire."

The law enforcement official also told ABC News that the homes of the persons of interest were raided Wednesday night. Police removed shoes, electronic devices and other items they believe could help them they determine if the two people played any role in the assault from those homes.

Chicago police said they "cannot confirm any of those reports." No charges have been filed.

(Excerpt) Read more at abc7chicago.com ...


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To: Lockbar

He’ll get a promotion. He brought awareness to the hate crime problem under Trump...seeeeee?


41 posted on 02/14/2019 4:42:24 PM PST by Phillyred
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To: Cubs Fan
The law enforcement official also told ABC News that the homes of the persons of interest were raided Wednesday night. Police removed shoes, electronic devices and other items they believe could help them they determine if the two people played any role in the assault from those homes.

On suspicion only? Is that legal?

42 posted on 02/14/2019 4:42:37 PM PST by CodeJockey (Trump... The exorcist of Cultural Marxism)
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To: morphing libertarian

can you link me tmz discussion


43 posted on 02/14/2019 4:42:37 PM PST by Mount Athos (A Giant luxury mega-mansion for Gore, a Government Green EcoShack made of poo for you)
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To: rb22982
Exactly. False rape, false assault, etc should have the same penalties the accused would face.

Worse was knowingly trying to defame millions of Trump voters.

44 posted on 02/14/2019 4:43:06 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Cubs Fan

The only way to keep a secret is to keep it to yourself.

Once you involve another person, it’s over.

Now, charge his and his friends with everything on the Books and make them pay restitution one License Plate at a time..


45 posted on 02/14/2019 4:43:07 PM PST by Kickass Conservative (THEY LIVE, and we're the only ones wearing the Sunglasses.)
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To: morphing libertarian

Words with the wisdom of Solomon.


46 posted on 02/14/2019 4:43:46 PM PST by Orbiter
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To: Cubs Fan

Charge him with falsifying a hate crime.


47 posted on 02/14/2019 4:43:54 PM PST by Red in Blue PA (Fascism and socialism are cousins. They both disarm their citizens.)
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To: Doogle
"....let’s start using the word “smollett” instead of hoax...this way he gets tied to it..."

I think Al Sharpton has the copyright. He should have called in the Reverunt Al right off the bat!

48 posted on 02/14/2019 4:43:59 PM PST by outofsalt (If history teaches us anything, it's that history rarely teaches us anything.)
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To: Cubs Fan

Lamest hoax ever.


49 posted on 02/14/2019 4:44:05 PM PST by EdnaMode
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To: DoughtyOne

He may be devious but he needs to be a whole lot smarter to pull off a hoax like this.I guess that evolution left him a little light in the lobes.


50 posted on 02/14/2019 4:44:53 PM PST by Farmer Dean (168 grains of instant conflict resolution)
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To: bigbob

Getting caught doesn’t mean much of anything will happen to him (legally).

I’m still of the opinion that it will play out that way. I would be quite happy to be wrong and see him getting this just rewards in the back door. But it ain’t gonna happen.


51 posted on 02/14/2019 4:46:34 PM PST by ChildOfThe60s (If you can remember the 60's....You weren't really there)
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To: tennmountainman
This openly gay actor will very popular in jail.

"And loving it!"

52 posted on 02/14/2019 4:46:38 PM PST by Mr Ramsbotham ("God is a spirit, and man His means of walking on the earth.")
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To: bigbob
He will go on 📺, cry out an apology and that will be the end of it.
53 posted on 02/14/2019 4:46:38 PM PST by raybbr (The left is a poison on society. There is no antidote. Running its course will be painful.)
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To: Cubs Fan

The scary thing is that liberal politicians use these as ways to garner power and hate against their enemies which is obviously anybody who believes in MAGA. This is a hoax but most libtards will believe as true and live on as a legend.


54 posted on 02/14/2019 4:46:51 PM PST by shanover (...To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.-S.Adams)
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To: Sarah Barracuda

[For him to have done this, to try to destroy INNOCENT people’s LIVES all because he was going to be written off a stupid show. I want his ass LOCKED UP!!! Arrest him Roger Stone style.]

He made a false police report. No matter what the reason, he should be locked up. And for awhile, too.

On the way, perp-walked in an orange jumpsuit.


55 posted on 02/14/2019 4:48:07 PM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: Mount Athos

just search TMX.com

any story in which you have interest has able link “people are talking about this” those are the comment.

https://twitter.com/CharlieDeMar/status/1096181650390765570?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1096181650390765570&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tmz.com%2F


56 posted on 02/14/2019 4:50:52 PM PST by morphing libertarian (Use Comey's Report; Indict Hillary now; build Kate's wall. --- Proud Smelly Walmart Deplorable)
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To: DoughtyOne

Well, he’s a race-baiting, Democrat, TDS, Hollywood poofter, so.........


57 posted on 02/14/2019 4:51:04 PM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: Luke21

Good Morning America loves fierce drag queens......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxdvOLdG_34&t=0s


58 posted on 02/14/2019 4:52:23 PM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: Sarah Barracuda

Sarah, locked up is not enough. This race bater cost thousands of dollars in police time. This “actor” needs to be fined big time dollars. Think Roger Stone.

There should be a law that jails racist like this making fake claims.


59 posted on 02/14/2019 4:54:50 PM PST by redshawk (0pansy is a Liar and Hates.........he just hates!)
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To: Cubs Fan

Trying to create a fake controversy just like a certain quarterback who was about to be cut by the 49ers?


60 posted on 02/14/2019 4:55:19 PM PST by Gamecock (In church today, we so often find we meet only the same old world, not Christ and His Kingdom. AS)
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