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Actor Jussie Smollett Faces Felony Disorderly Conduct Charges
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November 30, 2021
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6:03Now PlayingOpening statements in the trial of actor Jussie Smollett began in Chicago.
The “Empire” star faces felony disorderly conduct charges over an allegedly fabricated attack in January 2019. According to court documents, Smollett knowingly made false claims to law enforcement about being a victim of a homophobic and racially motivated assault.
The prosecution opened the trial charging that Smollett’s actions were not just criminal, but despicable and “denigrated victims of actual hate crimes.”
Former prosecutor and defense attorney Charles Coleman joins Charles Blow on “Prime” to discuss the Smollett saga.
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