Jussie Smollett Angrily Denies Complicity in Attack

Variety ^ | 16 Feb 2019 | Gene Maddaus

[Steely Tom]

“Empire” actor Jussie Smollett issued a statement Saturday denying that he orchestrated his Jan. 29 assault, and saying he is “angered” and “devastated” by recent developments in the case.

Chicago police want to interview Smollett, after learning new evidence from two Nigerian brothers who were released on Friday night. Local media outlets have reported that the brothers admitted to police that Smollett paid them to carry out the attack.

[marajade]

Fox has not yet said there will be a season 6. If there is, killing off his character might be a good idea.

[Lockbar]

When the story originally broke 2 weeks ago I asked my best friend if he thought the chief of the New Jersey State Police might be one of the attackers.

[Lockbar]

"Cornered animal look out"

Cops need to make sure this homo doesn't have access to a weapon.

[Lockbar]

"Fox has not yet said there will be a season 6. If there is, killing off his character might be a good idea."

If the need to get rid of him, the can script it that he was killed on the street by two guys from Nigeria.

[marajade]

Fox would be smart to end the show. Their ratings have been falling below other Fox shows.

[a little elbow grease]

[marajade]

Can anyone confirm that Mr. Smollett is no longer listed as a “victim” in the case?

[PghBaldy]

The ratings have plummeted since it first aired.

[PghBaldy]

Meant to post this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Empire_episodes#Ratings

[dennisw]

“Jussie is entering rehab. Please respect his privacy in his journey to heal...” Blah blah blah....
You know it’s coming.

[marajade]

It will be interesting to see if Mr. Smollett talks any further to Chicago PD.

[Caipirabob]

The mentally disordered being...disordered...

[PghBaldy]

News reports are saying that, but no apparent official CPD sources on the record since this:

Tom Ahern ‏ @TomAhernCPD Feb 15 More EMPIRE CASE UPDATE: Due to new evidence as a result of today's interrogations, the individuals questioned by police in the #Empire case have now been released without charging and detectives have additional investigative work to complete. #ChicagoPolice

https://twitter.com/TomAhernCPD

[marajade]

Thanks.

[marajade]

I heard they found the rope and bleach where the two associates were living. Along with a receipt that either one or both bought the rope from Ace Hardware. Is that true?

[Caipirabob]

[Caipirabob]

Yes, but now Smollett is claiming they didn't get the email discount because of "White Privilege".

Kidding, but you know it's coming. Here is a sourced article stating the purchase at Ace.

The sources told CNN that there are records that show the two brothers purchased the rope found around Smollett's neck at an Ace Hardware store in Chicago.

[ronnie raygun]

So since he is exhibiting anger and he’s a black gay man we should step off and believe everything he is telling us even though its all bull

[Oldeconomybuyer]

The attackers yelled “This is Trump Country”.

This deranged democrat pervert actor is the poster boi for TDS.

[Tax-chick]

Good summary.