Jussie Smollett's Attorney Faces Defamation Suit

Published MAR 12 2022·Updated DEC 21 2022

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The Spin

Right narrative

Smollett hoaxed his hate crime for publicity. His charlatanism was designed to slander former President Trump's politics and he continues to use racism as an excuse to avoid responsibility for his actions.

Left narrative

The actor's actions were disgraceful, but they shouldn't be allowed to distract from the fact that hate crime is very real and happens far too often. Now that the truth is out and punishment has been given, we must bury the case and move on.

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Actor Jussie Smollett was sentenced to 150 days in jail. After serving six, he’s been released while he appeals.

Hate Hoaxer Jussie Smollett Let Out of Prison Just 6 Days Into 150-Day Sentence

InfoWarsOCT 2021

Jussie Smollett Released From County Jail During Appeal

Jussie Smollett released on bond after 6 days in jail

One AmericaOCT 2021

Jussie Smollett released from jail: Will he successfully appeal conviction? Legal experts weigh in

FOX NewsOCT 2021

Jussie Smollett says he was sentenced to 150 days in jail 'because he is black'

Daily MailOCT 2021

Kim Foxx calls Jussie Smollett prosecution failure of justice system

New York PostOCT 2021

Smollett Ducks Jail Time for Hate Crime Against Self

Washington Free BeaconOCT 2021

Leo Terrell sounds off on Jussie Smollett's release from jail: 'This is embarrassing'

FOX NewsOCT 2021

Jussie Smollett Says He 'Nearly Lost Hope' After Being Released From Jail

NewsweekOCT 2021

Jussie Smollett to be released from jail while appealing conviction

One AmericaOCT 2021

WATCH: Jussie Smollett's Family Angered by Sentencing

BreitbartOCT 2021

Jussie Smollett only drank ice water in jail prior to his release, attorney says

FOX NewsOCT 2021

Beyoncé's Mom Tina Lawson Says Jussie Smollett's Jail Sentence Was 'Racist'

NewsweekOCT 2021

Jussie Smollett Released From Jail During Appeal

NewsweekOCT 2021

Jussie Smollett begins jail sentence in protective custody

FOX NewsOCT 2021

'Is this a joke?' Social media disbelief after Jussie Smollett is released from jail

Daily MailOCT 2021

Jussie Smollett Supporters Rally Outside Cook County Jail, Demand He Be Freed

NewsweekOCT 2021

EXPLAINER: What charges did Jussie Smollett face at trial?

FOX NewsOCT 2021

Kyle Rittenhouse Blasts 'Dishonest Media' After Jussie Smollett Verdict

NewsweekOCT 2021

Appeals Court Orders Jussie Smollett Released From Jail Pending Appeal

Daily CallerOCT 2021

Jussie Smollett released from jail on bond as he appeals conviction for hoax racist attack

IndependentOCT 2021

Jussie Smollett's Early Release Could Help Other Defendants Build Cases

NewsweekOCT 2021

Jussie Smollet to serve prison sentence in protective custody

New York PostOCT 2021

‘Epstein situation’: Lawyer attempts to explain Jussie Smollett’s courtroom tirade

New York PostOCT 2021

Jussie Smollett is out of jail, but faces uncertain future

IndependentOCT 2021

Jussie Smollett will be released from jail pending the appeal of his conviction

GuardianOCT 2021

More neutral political stance articles

Jussie Smollett Released from County Jail During Appeal

Jussie Smollett starts 150-day jail term in protective custody

USA TodayOCT 2021

Jussie Smollett to be released from jail while appealing conviction

ReutersOCT 2021

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