‘The Truth About Jussie Smollett?’ Doc Isn’t What You’d Think

‘The Truth About Jussie Smollett?’ Doc Isn’t What You’d Think

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I wasn’t necessarily following the Jussie Smollett case, but like the rest of the online world, I heard a ton about it anyway. The bare facts are—In 2019, Empire actor and rising star Jussie Smollett made headlines for being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack in the early hours of a freezing morning in Chicago. Over the course of a few days, the official story shifted from widespread support to widespread condemnation as the police investigation made accusations against Smollett himself that he staged the attack for publicity. According to the hoax narrative, brothers Abimbola “Bola” Osundairo and Olabinjo “Ola” Osundairo, extras on Empire, were paid by Smollett to stage the attac