MSM is NOT reporting the following truths.
Update 8: According to CBS Chicago, the Nigerian brothers "Abel" and "Ola" told detectives that they did a practice run a few days before the "attack."
Update7: Smollett will not be charged with any crime, even though his act inspired a wave of violence since the story broke against whites all over the country.
Smollett announced that since, "white motherfuckers would of done it, had de be given the chance," his fraud should be seen as a public service. His and others' tweets about shooting, "the next white mofo you see." not withstanding.
Update6: Smollett reportedly directed at least one of the Nigerian brothers to purchase the rope (at either an ACE hardware store, or the Crafty Beaver hardware store) and hats. They were also paid $3,500 each prior to leaving for Nigeria and promised $500 each upon their return, according to CBS Chicago's Charlie De Mar.
Just remember, Frauds are everywhere y'all...
Update4: Chicago PD reportedly reached out to Smollett's legal team "and expressed interest" in talking with the "Empire" star again.
"The brothers agreed to cooperate with police who are investigating whether Smollett made up the story after police threatened to charge them with battery. The brothers attorney said both brothers knew Smollett," tweeted Weigel, adding "There are unconfirmed reports that Smollett paid the two brothers to perform the alleged scheme."
Now that the two (black) men suspected of involvement in the attack have been released, we imagine we'll be learning more about what really happened in the near future.
source ZH
Update 8: According to CBS Chicago, the Nigerian brothers "Abel" and "Ola" told detectives that they did a practice run a few days before the "attack."
Sources said one of the brothers held the rope and poured bleach while the other wore a plain red hat and yelled slurs at Smollett.
The sources say the red hat was bought at an Uptown beauty supply store and that the attack was supposed to happen before Jan. 29. The brothers told detectives the three men rehearsed the attack days prior to it happening. -CBS Chicago
Jussie Smollett update: Friends of Jussie, Abimbola 'Abel' and Olabinjo 'Ola' Osundairo, are cooperating with investigators and @cbschicago says they reportedly told detectives that they did a practice run a few days before. They are claiming this was premeditated and rehearsed.— Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) February 17, 2019
Update7: Smollett will not be charged with any crime, even though his act inspired a wave of violence since the story broke against whites all over the country.
Smollett announced that since, "white motherfuckers would of done it, had de be given the chance," his fraud should be seen as a public service. His and others' tweets about shooting, "the next white mofo you see." not withstanding.
Update6: Smollett reportedly directed at least one of the Nigerian brothers to purchase the rope (at either an ACE hardware store, or the Crafty Beaver hardware store) and hats. They were also paid $3,500 each prior to leaving for Nigeria and promised $500 each upon their return, according to CBS Chicago's Charlie De Mar.
Sources: Rope/hats purchased at direction of Smollett— Charlie De Mar (@CharlieDeMar) February 17, 2019
New: Sources—The brothers were paid $3,500 prior to leaving for Nigeria and were promised an additional $500 upon their return. @cbschicagohttps://t.co/22zRPCcYTe— Charlie De Mar (@CharlieDeMar) February 17, 2019
(Updated typo from previous tweet)
#Breaking: 2 #CPD sources tell @fox32news the brothers arrested & released in #JussieSmollett case told detectives they were paid by the #Empire actor to orchestrate the attack. Detectives also have a receipt for the rope found on #Smollett neck showing the brothers bought it.— Rafer Weigel (@RaferWeigel) February 17, 2019
Smollett case news. Backing up @RaferWeigel report: @ABC confirms detectives were able to confront the 2 brothers— Rob Elgas (@RobElgasABC7) February 17, 2019
with evidence they purchased the rope found around Smollett’s neck at an Ace hardware store. The brothers agreed to cooperate with police.
It appears that Jussie Smollett tried to manufacture a hate crime to make Trump supporters look bad and most of the media not only uncritically accepted his lies as facts for weeks, but attacked those who questioned the validity of his false story.— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) February 17, 2019
— Katrina Pierson (@KatrinaPierson) February 17, 2019
Update5: If you needed any further indication that the walls are closing in on Jussie Smollett, CNN has now gone full-bore against the Empire star, with a panel of guests denouncing what what many suspected all along; it appears that Smollett staged a hate crime hoax.CNN is all in on the Jussie Smollett news... but they keep forgetting the part where he claimed attackers were Trump supporters🤔— Brian Flood (@briansflood) February 17, 2019
Chicago police think "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett paid two men to orchestrate the assault on himself, two police sources say https://t.co/GyOMPBEJ5i pic.twitter.com/RvuiTWWY30— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) February 16, 2019
After the Covington MAGA hat disaster, one might think Democrats would wait before rushing to judgement. One would be wrong. Let's review just three examples:A lot of Democrats in Hollywood owe MAGA voters an apology. It had a lot of them chastising me for not buying Jussie’s story. Those of us who were skeptical were right. Now @CNN reports Jussie paid the two Nigerian brothers to stage the attack. pic.twitter.com/RIrnKUFEoF— Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) February 17, 2019
There is no such thing as “racially charged.”— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) January 30, 2019
This attack was not “possibly” homophobic. It was a racist and homophobic attack.
If you don’t like what is happening to our country, then work to change it. It is no one’s job to water down or sugar-coat the rise of hate crimes. https://t.co/QAi0IYtSeR
The racist, homophobic attack on @JussieSmollett is an affront to our humanity. No one should be attacked for who they are or whom they love. I pray that Jussie has a speedy recovery & that justice is served. May we all commit to ending this hate once & for all.— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) January 30, 2019
Care to revise?.@JussieSmollett is one of the kindest, most gentle human beings I know. I’m praying for his quick recovery.— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) January 29, 2019
This was an attempted modern day lynching. No one should have to fear for their life because of their sexuality or color of their skin. We must confront this hate.
Just remember, Frauds are everywhere y'all...
A minor note - Chicago PD has corrected the information regarding the bleach bottle, telling Fox News that it came from the former suspects' apartment, not Smollett's.Frauds are everywhere y’all. Protect the mind, heart and spirit of you and your people at all costs. Just remember... Salt, cocaine and anthrax can all appear to be sugar...(the “refined” kind of course) just be careful out here fam. Happy Sunday. Love you. Real talk. Love on.— Jussie Smollett (@JussieSmollett) January 27, 2019
Update4: Chicago PD reportedly reached out to Smollett's legal team "and expressed interest" in talking with the "Empire" star again.
— Rafer Weigel (@RaferWeigel) February 16, 2019Update3: According to Fox32 Chicago's Rafer Weigel, Chicago PD detectives were able to link the two Nigerian brothers to the purchase of the rope found around Smollett's neck, and they may have been paid to perform the alleged attack.
"The brothers agreed to cooperate with police who are investigating whether Smollett made up the story after police threatened to charge them with battery. The brothers attorney said both brothers knew Smollett," tweeted Weigel, adding "There are unconfirmed reports that Smollett paid the two brothers to perform the alleged scheme."
Weigel added that Chicago PD continues to consider Smollett a "victim" in the case. We're sure his super-connected high-profile lawyer has nothing to do with this.whether Smollett made up the story after police threatened to charge them with battery. The brothers attorney said both brothers knew Smollett. There are unconfirmed reports that Smollett paid the two brothers to perform the alleged scheme. (2/2).— Rafer Weigel (@RaferWeigel) February 16, 2019
Update2: ABC News reports "Chicago police are saying that the new information they have “could change the story entirely.”".@Chicago_Police say even after the Nigerian brothers release and despite “new evidence” from their interrogation #JussieSmollett is still being called a “victim” in this case. #Chicago #CPD— Rafer Weigel (@RaferWeigel) February 16, 2019
Update: In a disturbing (if not altogether unsurprising, given the unconfirmed reports that have circulated in recent days) turn of events, sources from within the Chicago Police Department have reportedly told Fox News that they believe Jussie Smollett's story of being attacked by two white men was a "scripted" "hoax".After interrogating and releasing two men seen in surveillance video near the scene of the alleged attack on “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett, Chicago police are saying that the new information they have “could change the story entirely.” https://t.co/SXRrfsRaLY pic.twitter.com/Yleew3Z8GM— ABC News (@ABC) February 16, 2019
From the start multiple Chicago sources from the city and LE told @FoxNews that #JussieSmollett story was a “hoax” and “scripted.” A CPD source says now Police will continue to question Smollett to see if he’ll admit to any lies.— Matt Finn (@MattFinnFNC) February 15, 2019
Breaking: top police source tells @FoxNews that #JussieSmollet was seen walking with what looks like Subway bag back into his apt after attack. Also: suspects said something today to alter course of this investigation.— Matt Finn (@MattFinnFNC) February 16, 2019
Breaking: Chicago police confirm to @FoxNews CPD seized a bottle of bleach from #JussieSmollet apartment. Tonight police still call Smollett a victim. Suspects told detectives something that requires more detective work.— Matt Finn (@MattFinnFNC) February 16, 2019
Police have also confirmed to Fox that they seized a bottle of bleach from Smollett's apartment (remember, Smollett accused his attackers of pouring bleach on him).For context: Smollett reported his attackers poured bleach on him.— Matt Finn (@MattFinnFNC) February 16, 2019
First time Police tell us they took a bottle of bleach from Jussie’s apartment.
Now that the two (black) men suspected of involvement in the attack have been released, we imagine we'll be learning more about what really happened in the near future.
source ZH