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Brothers Claim Smollett ‘Directed Every Aspect’ of Hate-Crime Hoax in New Defamation Suit

The two Nigerian brothers who claim to have helped Jussie Smollett perpetrate a fake hate crime earlier this year said Smollett 'directed every aspect.'

jussie smollett - National Review
1:07pm PDT - April 23rd, 2019

Brothers paid to attack Jussie Smollett sue his lawyers for defamation

Jussie Smollett's lawyers have been sued by two Nigerian-American brothers who carried out the "attack" on the actor, accusing the legal team of defamation in the latest twist to the strange case.

jussie smollett - The Telegraph
12:06pm PDT - April 23rd, 2019

Brothers Sue Jussie Smollett’s Lawyers, Saying Actor ‘Directed’ Staged Attack

The brothers have struggled to find work since the episode involving Jussie Smollett, their lawyers say, and “deserve to have their reputations restored.”

jussie smollett - The New York Times
9:33am PDT - April 23rd, 2019

Brothers implicated, then cleared, in attack sue Jussie Smollett's legal team

The brothers accused of attacking actor Jussie Smollett, only to be cleared of the crime when prosecutors announced Smollett had orchestrated a hoax to advance his career, are suing his legal team for defamation, attorneys said Tuesday.

jussie smollett - CNN
9:22am PDT - April 23rd, 2019

Brothers file defamation suit against 'Empire' actor's lawyers

Ola and Abel Osundairo claim the actor paid them to help stage a street attack.

jussie smollett - ABC News
8:49am PDT - April 23rd, 2019

Brothers Who Say They Helped Jussie Smollett Stage Attack Sue His Attorneys for Defamation

Two brothers who said they helped Jussie Smollett stage an attack against himself are suing the 'Empire' actor's attorneys for defamation.

jussie smollett - Time
8:15am PDT - April 23rd, 2019

Trump calls Smollett case 'embarrassment,' announces review

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the Department of Justice will "review" the case of actor Jussie Smollett, who was charged with staging a fake hate crime in Chicago before prosecutors abruptly dropped the case this week.

jussie smollett - Reuters
5:22am PDT - March 28th, 2019

Trump says feds will review Jussie Smollett case after local charges were dropped

President Donald Trump has announced the FBI and the Department of Justice will review the Jussie Smollett case.

jussie smollett - CNN
5:14am PDT - March 28th, 2019

Trump Slams Jussie Smollett Case After Charges Dropped: 'An Embarrassment'

The Justice Department and FBI will review the "Empire" actor's "outrageous" case, the president tweeted.

jussie smollett - The Huffington Post
5:04am PDT - March 28th, 2019

Chicago top prosecutor defends staff decision to drop Jussie Smollett charges

Jussie Smollett's legal team is accusing Chicago officials and police of trying to "smear" the "Empire" actor. It follows an angry response to the dropping of all charges against Smollett, who was accused of staging a hate crime against himself. Adriana Diaz …

jussie smollett - CBS News
4:52am PDT - March 28th, 2019

Trump says Justice Department to review Jussie Smollett case

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the Department of Justice will "review" the case of actor Jussie Smollett, who was charged with staging a fake hate crime in Chicago before prosecutors abruptly dropped the case this week.

jussie smollett - Reuters
4:37am PDT - March 28th, 2019

Eye Opener: President calls FBI investigation treason

President Trump speaks out after the conclusion of special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation. Also, the Jussie Smollett case still rages in Chicago after prosecutors dropped all charges against the “Empire” actor. All that and all that matters in today's…

jussie smollett - CBS News
4:16am PDT - March 28th, 2019

Trump says FBI, DOJ 'will review the outrageous Jussie Smollett case'

President Donald Trump called the decision by Illinois prosecutors to drop charges against actor Jussie Smollett "an embarrassment to our Nation!"

jussie smollett - NBC News
4:11am PDT - March 28th, 2019

"It is an embarrassment to our Nation!": Trump says FBI, DOJ will review Jussie Smollett case

The president weighed in on the "Empire" star's case.

jussie smollett - Axios
4:10am PDT - March 28th, 2019

Trump: FBI & DOJ to review 'outrageous' Jussie Smollett case

President Trump in an early morning tweet on Thursday said the FBI and Department of Justice (DOJ) will review the “outrageous” case against “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett.

jussie smollett - The Hill
3:54am PDT - March 28th, 2019

Jussie Smollett's lawyer says Chicago officials are continuing a "smear campaign" against him

"No public official has the right to violate Mr. Smollett’s due process rights."

jussie smollett - Axios
2:45am PDT - March 28th, 2019

'Start Here': FBI says it'll examine why Jussie Smollett walked, and Brexit gets 'even more' Brexity

It's Thursday, March 28, 2019. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

jussie smollett - ABC News
2:01am PDT - March 28th, 2019

Donald Trump: FBI, Justice Department will review 'outrageous' Jussie Smollett case

President Trump said Thursday the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Justice Department will review the "outrageous" decision to drop all charges against actor Jussie Smollett.

jussie smollett - The Washington Times
12:49am PDT - March 28th, 2019

Kim Foxx defends her team's decision to drop charges in Smollett case

Cook County State's Attorney speaks about her team's decision to drop charges against Jussie Smollett.

jussie smollett - Fox News
10:07pm PDT - March 27th, 2019

Smollett saga shook public trust, heightened racial tensions

In the two months since Jussie Smollett reported a late-night attack by assailants shouting racial and anti-gay slurs, the "Empire" actor and activist went from victim to defendant. Police and...

jussie smollett - Associated Press
9:36pm PDT - March 27th, 2019

Chicago prosecutor defends dropping charges in Jussie Smollett case

Chicago's top prosecutor said on Wednesday that her office believed actor Jussie Smollett "culpable" in the criminal case where police say he staged being the victim of a hate crime attack but said her office never intended to seal the court records.

jussie smollett - Reuters
7:15pm PDT - March 27th, 2019

Chicago prosecutor defends decision to drop Smollett charges

CHICAGO (AP) — Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx on Wednesday defended the decision by her staff to drop charges that "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett staged a racist, anti-gay attack in...

jussie smollett - Associated Press
5:58pm PDT - March 27th, 2019

Gutfeld on Jussie Smollett fiasco

Jussie Smollett got a great deal when prosecutors dismissed charges against him.Sadly, if a hate crime hoaxer gets away with it, then there will be more.

jussie smollett - Fox News
5:22pm PDT - March 27th, 2019

Gutfeld on Jussie Smollett fiasco

Prosecutor who dropped the charges against the 'Empire' actor claims he is not innocent; reaction and analysis on 'The Five.'

jussie smollett - Fox News
3:23pm PDT - March 27th, 2019

Jussie Smollett Is Free. That’s Good, Whether He’s Guilty or Not.

Outrage at the Empire actor’s charges being dropped misses a more important point.

jussie smollett - New York Magazine
3:21pm PDT - March 27th, 2019

same ppl were probably attacking any one that questioned the Jussie Smollett’s story.

Kung Fu Nuby (@MVPnuby)
7:51am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @dre_lou: Hot take: the morning after, I'm PRAYING that #CarleeRussell didn't pull a Jussie Smollett.

Heavy Polo (@RLPCFelix)
7:26am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @Abigail_Oloda: "I gave you all of me But it still ain't enough to make you happy I gave you everything It still don't measure up It fee…

Olóyè Ifáloyè (@BourlaH_Voap)
5:41am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @BobSellersSings: Sheri Papini, Casey Anthony, Jussie Smollett, Bubba Wallace. <— Why we doubt a story that doesn’t add up. You’re gulli…

This is Coby (@TableTalkingTed)
5:31am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @BobSellersSings: Sheri Papini, Casey Anthony, Jussie Smollett, Bubba Wallace. <— Why we doubt a story that doesn’t add up. You’re gulli…

T_lineberry (@T_R_Lineberry)
5:13am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @BrandonStraka: They lied to you about Donald Trump. They lied about Brett Kavanaugh. They lied about children in cages. They lied ab…

Jason Dillaha (@HldMyBerPatriot)
9:28pm PDT - July 16th, 2023

Remember when I said something wasn’t right about Jussie Smollett’s claim…right after he made it? I investigated crimes too long! Pay attention...a person’s initial words and actions will often give you more clues than you think. #HereWeGoAgain

Jay Ford (@DeeJayFunn)
9:04pm PDT - July 16th, 2023

RT @BrandonStraka: They lied to you about Donald Trump. They lied about Brett Kavanaugh. They lied about children in cages. They lied ab…

South Africa daily (@dailysouthafric)
9:00pm PDT - July 16th, 2023

RT @BrandonStraka: They lied to you about Donald Trump. They lied about Brett Kavanaugh. They lied about children in cages. They lied ab…

RomanBeauty4Truth (@RBQ4Truth)
8:51pm PDT - July 16th, 2023

What ever happened to Erica Thomas? You know, the Dem representative who harassed and willingly falsely accused a Cuban man of being racist telling her “go back where she came from”? What’s going on with Jussie Smollett these days too? Lmao.

John Doe (Doherty) (@TLiberalator)
8:46pm PDT - July 16th, 2023

RT @DentistryHeart: @ILoveMyWife0007 Where's the toddler ?? We are happy she's alive. That doesn't mean we don't want answers to what happe…

Dr. Made in the USA (@Granolagranny1)
8:42pm PDT - July 16th, 2023

RT @BrandonStraka: They lied to you about Donald Trump. They lied about Brett Kavanaugh. They lied about children in cages. They lied ab…

Utahlady (@Shayland1990)
8:28pm PDT - July 16th, 2023

RT @BrandonStraka: They lied to you about Donald Trump. They lied about Brett Kavanaugh. They lied about children in cages. They lied ab…

Gregory Steventon (@GregoryStevent1)
8:16pm PDT - July 16th, 2023

RT @BrandonStraka: They lied to you about Donald Trump. They lied about Brett Kavanaugh. They lied about children in cages. They lied ab…

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8:15pm PDT - July 16th, 2023

RT @BrandonStraka: They lied to you about Donald Trump. They lied about Brett Kavanaugh. They lied about children in cages. They lied ab…

BATMAN⚖️ (@WokeSlayerr)
8:10pm PDT - July 16th, 2023

RT @BrandonStraka: They lied to you about Donald Trump. They lied about Brett Kavanaugh. They lied about children in cages. They lied ab…

Barbara B (@ssgtbarbarausaf)
8:09pm PDT - July 16th, 2023

RT @BrandonStraka: They lied to you about Donald Trump. They lied about Brett Kavanaugh. They lied about children in cages. They lied ab…

Mark Randall (@roversdad)
7:41pm PDT - July 16th, 2023

Jussie Smollett will pay for his crimes https://t.co/wiDSAWpdXK

BIG B (@BRIMAFIA)
7:36pm PDT - July 16th, 2023

Shid Jussie Smollett did it https://t.co/jHtB3sXbXd

ひSoulPole-Eひ⁠ (@elidaruler)
5:40am PDT - July 16th, 2023
RT @SandraRose: Is #CarleeRussell the female Jussie Smollett? https://t.co/s1Msfp6Cn8

RT @SandraRose: Is #CarleeRussell the female Jussie Smollett? https://t.co/s1Msfp6Cn8

Finessa K. Williams (@TheOriginalLuXe)
5:30am PDT - July 16th, 2023

There is no toddler to be seen... Another situation like Jussie Smollett. Blatant lying to seek attention and to create hysteria. Nothing about this ever made sense. https://t.co/OH4gQEt3jz

Tsimfukis (@DushanMandicOG)
5:29am PDT - July 16th, 2023

RT @JonnyBoomer60: If they arrest their man Ray Epps, it will be some back door sweetheart deal like Hunter's , or Jussie Smollett's they d…

gab.ai/03rkci ❌ (@Biker__Bob1)
5:11am PDT - July 16th, 2023

RT @JonnyBoomer60: If they arrest their man Ray Epps, it will be some back door sweetheart deal like Hunter's , or Jussie Smollett's they d…

Steven F. Kelly (@StevenFKelly1)
5:07am PDT - July 16th, 2023
Content Creator Poetik Flakko says that #CarleeRussell  abuction was a hoax, he states that two scenarios possibly occurred

Content Creator Poetik Flakko says that #CarleeRussell abuction was a hoax, he states that two scenarios possibly occurred "Jussie Smollett and made it up or had a mental break down" https://t.co/povzalfJnR

Black AF News (@blackafnews)
5:04am PDT - July 16th, 2023
RT @SandraRose: Is #CarleeRussell the female Jussie Smollett? https://t.co/s1Msfp6Cn8

RT @SandraRose: Is #CarleeRussell the female Jussie Smollett? https://t.co/s1Msfp6Cn8

sandy jackson (@hagathajones)
4:58am PDT - July 16th, 2023

Another Jussie Smollett #CarleeRussell #Jussie

Rocks (@TreesEnjoyer)
4:49am PDT - July 16th, 2023

RT @BrandonStraka: They lied to you about Donald Trump. They lied about Brett Kavanaugh. They lied about children in cages. They lied ab…

Righty (@RightyTighty392)
7:07am PDT - July 15th, 2023

RT @BrandonStraka: They lied to you about Donald Trump. They lied about Brett Kavanaugh. They lied about children in cages. They lied ab…

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6:49am PDT - July 15th, 2023

RT @BrandonStraka: They lied to you about Donald Trump. They lied about Brett Kavanaugh. They lied about children in cages. They lied ab…

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6:42am PDT - July 15th, 2023

RT @BrandonStraka: They lied to you about Donald Trump. They lied about Brett Kavanaugh. They lied about children in cages. They lied ab…

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6:34am PDT - July 15th, 2023

RT @BrandonStraka: They lied to you about Donald Trump. They lied about Brett Kavanaugh. They lied about children in cages. They lied ab…

salish (@salishsee2020)
6:30am PDT - July 15th, 2023

RT @BrandonStraka: They lied to you about Donald Trump. They lied about Brett Kavanaugh. They lied about children in cages. They lied ab…

BigRon (@Bigron1Young)
6:19am PDT - July 15th, 2023

RT @BrandonStraka: They lied to you about Donald Trump. They lied about Brett Kavanaugh. They lied about children in cages. They lied ab…

Melbalz (@Melbalz12)
6:19am PDT - July 15th, 2023

RT @BrandonStraka: They lied to you about Donald Trump. They lied about Brett Kavanaugh. They lied about children in cages. They lied ab…

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6:03am PDT - July 15th, 2023

RT @BrandonStraka: They lied to you about Donald Trump. They lied about Brett Kavanaugh. They lied about children in cages. They lied ab…

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5:54am PDT - July 15th, 2023

RT @BrandonStraka: They lied to you about Donald Trump. They lied about Brett Kavanaugh. They lied about children in cages. They lied ab…

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5:53am PDT - July 15th, 2023

RT @BrandonStraka: They lied to you about Donald Trump. They lied about Brett Kavanaugh. They lied about children in cages. They lied ab…

enigma17 (@enigma1710)
5:45am PDT - July 15th, 2023

RT @BrandonStraka: They lied to you about Donald Trump. They lied about Brett Kavanaugh. They lied about children in cages. They lied ab…

Zeeshopper (@zeeshopper)
5:30am PDT - July 15th, 2023

Just a reminder: Alec Baldwin: killed 1 and wounded another....was not charged. Hunter Biden: committed a felony on a firearms form & evaded taxes....sweetheart deal = no jail Jussie Smollett: faked a hate crime to incite racial violence = probation #2tieredjusticesystem

ALL PARTIES ARE CORRUPT, ELECTIONS DONT MATTER❌ (@Shpanky24)
5:19am PDT - July 15th, 2023

RT @BrandonStraka: They lied to you about Donald Trump. They lied about Brett Kavanaugh. They lied about children in cages. They lied ab…

Mayor Doug Sammons Sr. (@dms1013)
5:09am PDT - July 15th, 2023