Jussie Smollett: Jurors are guilty of actors

Jussie Smollett spoke guilty of a court, as US media unanimously report.The jury sees it as proven that the actor lied to the police and faked a crime.

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Jussie Smollett spoken guilty

The star from the "Empire" television series had claimed in 2019 that he was attacked on the open street, beaten, beaten, and homophobic and racist insulted.The alleged attackers are said to have been recognized as supporters of US President Donald Trump and put a loop around his neck.

Then the case took a surprising turn.According to the investigation, the actor is said to have paid the men, two Nigerian-American brothers, for the attack.He wanted to increase his awareness with the campaign, according to the indictment.Smollett landed in court for false statements and the disorder of public peace.The public prosecutor's office surprisingly dropped the case in May 2019.Smollett only had to do social lessons and 10.Pay 000 dollars.

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Prosecutor rolled up again

A special prosecutor rolled the case 2020 again, the actor had to go to court again.Due to Corona-related delays, the process only started in November 2021.Smollett continued to deny the allegations.Payment to the brothers flowed for nutrition and training advice.

The jury now spoke the actor guilty that he had lied to the police in five out of six cases.There is a prison sentence of up to three years.However, observers expect that the not convicted actor will get a milder punishment from it.An appointment for the announcement of the sentence has not yet been determined.