I don't believe he will (or should) get off as easily as Skoop thinks he will.Bob78164 wrote:I think it would be appropriate for him to lose his job as well. He misused the public platform that he had by virtue of his celebrity (assuming, as now appears all but certain, that he really did make the whole thing up).Ritterskoop wrote:I didn't so much think he was going for a pay raise as he was trying, in the wrong way, to send a message that gay-bashing is bad. It is in ENTIRELY the wrong way, in case I was not clear.
My bet is that he will not serve any time if he pleads out, as that is common for first offenders in many charges. Save the taxpayers some money by skipping a trial, do some community service, and hush up for a few years, would be my preference for his future. But it's OK with me if he does 30 days locked up, too. You can't just stir shit up and then walk away with no penalties.
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/87618 U.S. Code § 876. Mailing threatening communications
(a) Whoever knowingly deposits in any post office or authorized depository for mail matter, to be sent or delivered by the Postal Service or knowingly causes to be delivered by the Postal Service according to the direction thereon, any communication, with or without a name or designating mark subscribed thereto, addressed to any other person, and containing any demand or request for ransom or reward for the release of any kidnapped person, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than twenty years, or both.
(b) Whoever, with intent to extort from any person any money or other thing of value, so deposits, or causes to be delivered, as aforesaid, any communication containing any threat to kidnap any person or any threat to injure the person of the addressee or of another, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than twenty years, or both.
(c) Whoever knowingly so deposits or causes to be delivered as aforesaid, any communication with or without a name or designating mark subscribed thereto, addressed to any other person and containing any threat to kidnap any person or any threat to injure the person of the addressee or of another, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than five years, or both. If such a communication is addressed to a United States judge, a Federal law enforcement officer, or an official who is covered by section 1114, the individual shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.
(d) Whoever, with intent to extort from any person any money or other thing of value, knowingly so deposits or causes to be delivered, as aforesaid, any communication, with or without a name or designating mark subscribed thereto, addressed to any other person and containing any threat to injure the property or reputation of the addressee or of another, or the reputation of a deceased person, or any threat to accuse the addressee or any other person of a crime, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both. If such a communication is addressed to a United States judge, a Federal law enforcement officer, or an official who is covered by section 1114, the individual shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 741; Pub. L. 91–375, § 6(j)(7), Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 777; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, §§ 330016(1)(G), (H), (K), 330021(2), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147, 2150; Pub. L. 107–273, div. C, title I, § 11008(d), Nov. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 1818.)
The Jussie Smollett saga began as a story of people who hated him because he was black and gay. Now, people just hate him because he’s an asshole.
Jacob Wohl is a crackpot with no more credibility than Milo Yiannopoulos or Dinesh D’Souza. Smollet was a respected actor till now.Bob78164 wrote:Looks like there are conservative idiots too. --Bob
Where's BobJ whatabout when ya need him...Bob78164 wrote:Looks like there are conservative idiots too. --Bob
Rec. This guy has been a nut for awhile. Wooie.jarnon wrote:Jacob Wohl is a crackpot with no more credibility than Milo Yiannopoulos or Dinesh D’Souza. Smollet was a respected actor till now.Bob78164 wrote:Looks like there are conservative idiots too. --Bob
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/peo ... 276106002/On Tuesday, prosecutors for Cook County, Illinois, dropped all charges against “Empire” star Jussie Smollett.
The news comes after Smollett pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on March 14 on a 16-count indictment of lying to police. He has denied the charges.
Smollett, 36, told Chicago police that he was attacked in the middle of the night on Jan. 29, claiming that two masked men shouted homophobic and racist abuse at him, beat his face, threw bleach on him, hung a noose around his neck and yelled, "This is MAGA country," a reference to President Trump's campaign slogan.
This must mean that he didn’t falsely report an attack. After all, the evidence does not establish that a crime was committed. I call upon the producers of “Empire” to restore Mr. Smollett’s position on the show and I apologize to him for my misunderstanding of the evidence against him. —BobVandal wrote:Charges dropped against 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/peo ... 276106002/On Tuesday, prosecutors for Cook County, Illinois, dropped all charges against “Empire” star Jussie Smollett.
The news comes after Smollett pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on March 14 on a 16-count indictment of lying to police. He has denied the charges.
Smollett, 36, told Chicago police that he was attacked in the middle of the night on Jan. 29, claiming that two masked men shouted homophobic and racist abuse at him, beat his face, threw bleach on him, hung a noose around his neck and yelled, "This is MAGA country," a reference to President Trump's campaign slogan.
I'm also waiting for all the apologies from Fox News and various right wing sources that got on his case. Did Trump say anything about him?Bob78164 wrote:This must mean that he didn’t falsely report an attack. After all, the evidence does not establish that a crime was committed. I call upon the producers of “Empire” to restore Mr. Smollett’s position on the show and I apologize to him for my misunderstanding of the evidence against him. —BobVandal wrote:Charges dropped against 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/peo ... 276106002/On Tuesday, prosecutors for Cook County, Illinois, dropped all charges against “Empire” star Jussie Smollett.
The news comes after Smollett pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on March 14 on a 16-count indictment of lying to police. He has denied the charges.
Smollett, 36, told Chicago police that he was attacked in the middle of the night on Jan. 29, claiming that two masked men shouted homophobic and racist abuse at him, beat his face, threw bleach on him, hung a noose around his neck and yelled, "This is MAGA country," a reference to President Trump's campaign slogan.
Apologies for what? There is no report saying there was no fraud. Just this:silverscreenselect wrote:I'm also waiting for all the apologies from Fox News and various right wing sources that got on his case. Did Trump say anything about him?Bob78164 wrote:This must mean that he didn’t falsely report an attack. After all, the evidence does not establish that a crime was committed. I call upon the producers of “Empire” to restore Mr. Smollett’s position on the show and I apologize to him for my misunderstanding of the evidence against him. —BobVandal wrote:Charges dropped against 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/peo ... 276106002/
I read this as a plea agreement that Smollett gives up his bond ($10,000) and they drop the charges. It stinks, something isn't right, but in no way is anyone saying the charges were inappropriate or that he did not commit fraud.After reviewing all of the facts and circumstances of the case, including Mr. Smollett’s volunteer service in the community and agreement to forfeit his bond to the City of Chicago, we believe this outcome is a just disposition and appropriate resolution to this case,"
“If he wanted to clear his name the way to do that was in a court of law so that everyone could see the evidence,” said Johnson. Added Emanuel: “Mr. Smollett is still saying that he is innocent, still running down the Chicago Police department. How dare him. How dare him. After everybody saw – and I want to remind you, this is not the Superintendent’s word against his – a grand jury, a sliver of the evidence, and they came to a conclusion. As did the State’s Attorney’s office.”
I just don't see how Smollett can get a fair trial in MAGA country.Vandal wrote: ↑Tue Nov 30, 2021 11:57 amProsecutors began calling witnesses on Tuesday at the trial of actor Jussie Smollett, who is accused of lying to Chicago police when he claimed he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack in January 2019.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jussie-smo ... =142351895
I hear Fox New is also waiting for all the apologies from SSS and various left wing nuts that got on their case. Did Biden say anything about him?jarnon wrote: ↑Thu Dec 09, 2021 5:58 pmJussie Smollett Convicted Of 5 Of 6 Counts Of Orchestrating Fake Hate Crime Against Himself
Y'all still calling on Empire's producers and awaiting apologies, or nah?silverscreenselect wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2019 10:47 amI'm also waiting for all the apologies from Fox News and various right wing sources that got on his case. Did Trump say anything about him?Bob78164 wrote:This must mean that he didn’t falsely report an attack. After all, the evidence does not establish that a crime was committed. I call upon the producers of “Empire” to restore Mr. Smollett’s position on the show and I apologize to him for my misunderstanding of the evidence against him. —BobVandal wrote:Charges dropped against 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/peo ... 276106002/