It was January 2020 when then-“Empire” star, Jussie Smollett, claimed he was attacked by two presumably white dudes in the late night hours, as he was walking back to his Chicago condo from a local Subway restaurant. As you all know, at that time, Jussie told Chicago PD that the men yelled racial and homophobic slurs to him as they tied a noose around his neck and poured bleach on him before running away. It was only a matter of time before two Nigerian brothers – Abel and Ola Osundairo – claimed Jussie paid them to stage the whole thing. They’d also stated that they were close acquaintances of Jussie’s and met him when they were extras on “Empire.”

Well, fast forward to today (March 10, 2022)…and Jussie has just been sentenced for the crime. He didn’t go to jail without a bang though. According to reports, he had a loud outburst, which was directed toward the judge, moments after learning his fate. Details are below.

Jussie’s Sentencing And Outburst In Courtroom

According to the Associated Press, Chicago Judge James Linn sentenced Jussie to 150 days in the county jail and 30 months of felony probation for the ‘racial/homophobic attack hoax’…ordering Jussie to pay $120,106 in restitution to the city of Chicago, plus a $25,000 fine. In addition to the sentence, Judge Linn also ordered Jussie to be immediately hauled off to jail to begin doing his time.

Soon after the judge handed down the sentence, Jussie — who declined the opportunity to speak prior to the judge’s ruling — stood up and loudly made some bold statements:

Via AP – “If I did this, then it means that I stuck my fist in the fears of Black Americans in this country for over 400 years and the fears of the LGBT community,” Smollett said, standing up at the defense table as his lawyers and sheriff’s deputies surrounded him. “Your Honor, I respect you and I respect the jury but I did not do this. And I am not suicidal. And if anything happens to me when I go in there, I did not do it to myself. And you must all know that.”

As deputies led him from the courtroom, Smollett shouted out again.

“I am innocent,” he yelled, raising his first. “I could have said I am guilty a long time ago.”

Jussie Smollett’s Family Members Asked Judge For Leniency

Prior to the judge handing down his sentencing, prosecutors asked the judge to give Jussie “an appropriate amount of prison time.” While Jussie’s attorneys and family members appeared in court to ask the judge to instead show Jussie mercy.

Jussie’s 92-year-old grandmother, Molly Smollett, said to the judge, “I ask you, judge, not to send him to prison. … If you do, send me along with him, OK?”

Judge Expressed His Discontent With Jussie’s ‘Narcissism And Hypocrisy’

Via AP: Several supporters spoke about worries that Smollett would be at risk in prison, specifically mentioning his race, sexual orientation and his family’s Jewish heritage.

Linn said he did consider those requests for mercy, along with Smollett’s prior work and financial support of social justice organizations. But Linn also excoriated Smollett as a narcissist and pronounced himself astounded by his actions given the actor’s multiracial family background and ties to social justice work.

“For you now to sit here, convicted of hoaxing, hate crimes … the hypocrisy is just astounding,” Linn said.

In 2020, Jussie’s ‘racial/homophobic attack’ claims initially garnered him major support from millions of fans and celebrities alike on social media. At that time, a dozen officers, as well as the FBI worked to catch the ‘racist attackers’ Jussie claimed attacked him. However, once certain details within his story began to unravel during the weeks-long investigation, the support for Jussie transformed into online jokes and/or outrage for him reportedly trying to dupe the public.

What do you think ILOSM family: Is Jussie’s 150-day sentence, 30-month probation, $120k+ restitution fee, and $25k fine appropriate, or nah?

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Never Bites His Tongue

Lee Daniels is an out and proud brotha who represents the LGBTQ community in everything he does. He tackles taboo topics in a way that makes people think, yet he has encountered many struggles along the way. In a recent interview with Vulture , he shed a few layers about how life has taken him down many different roads. For example, the cancellation of his popular FOX shows Empire and Star.

When Daniels was asked if the media circus surrounding the alleged Jussie Smollett attack played a part in FOX’s decision, he kept it all the way 100:

“Certainly, that played a major part. But come on, man. I think that it’s been a good run. Empire in its current iteration may be over, but Empire is far from over.”

When asked to explain his confusing comment he stated:

“I’m sorry. Well, we’re trying something out, and if it works, then Empire is over and we have a great spinoff. And if it doesn’t, then Empire may not very well be over. But the intent is to have our last season with a great spinoff.”

Further in the interview, Daniels admitted that the now famous Empire scene- where Lucious throws Jamal in a trashcan- actually happened to him. He had a very rough relationship with his Father, who was shot and killed in 1976. When asked how he felt about his Dad’s passing at that time, Daniels he revealed:

“I have come to terms with the love I have for my father, but I would be a liar to say that I wasn’t relieved that he was gone.”

Next Page: Patti LaBelle Gave Daniel’s A Wake-Up Call

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Chicago P.D. have just released audio of the 911 call that was placed on the night that Empire star, Jussie Smollett, claimed he was “attacked” by two racist, homophobic White dudes. The recording is now shedding a tad more insight into the drama that occurred afterward.

Friend/Choreographer, Frank Gatson, Made Frantic 911 Call After Jussie Refused To…
For starters, Jussie was not feelin’ the idea of reporting the “attack” to police, according to his friend and choreographer, Frank Gatson, who ended up placing the 911 call himself.

During the 911 call, Frank -who is also Beyonce’s longtime choreographer- can be heard in a somewhat frantic call, as he informed the dispatcher that although Jussie did not want to get cops involved, he was gonna “make him” do so, due to the severity of what Frank thought was a real crime at the time. As y’all already know, Chicago P.D. says Jussie staged the whole thing though.

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Frank Gatson: “I just..I just need the police to come by. … Um, I work with an artist- I don’t really wanna say his name- but he went to Subway, he was walking…and some guys…they jumped him, or something like that… I just wanna report it and make sure he’s alright.”

Listen To Gatson Tell Dispatcher What’s “Weird” About Jussie’s ‘Attack’>>>

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Ever since Empire star, Jussie Smollett, stirred up the internet with his claims of being brutally beaten in a racial/homophobic attack by two White dudes who turned out to be two Nigerian brothas, his co-star, Bryshere Gray a.k.a. “Hakeem Lyon,” has remained radio silent on the topic. Bryshere’s moms, Andria Mayberry, on the other hand, decided to share her opinion of Jussie, shortly after speculations that he was lying about the attack surfaced.

How Bryshere Gray’s Mom Felt About Jussie Then…
When Jussie first told the world he was ‘attacked’ on January 29th, many people -including Bryshere’s moms- supported him. In fact, Andria Mayberry showed her support of Jussie in early February, when Jussie had his first concert days after the attack, and cried in front of the audience, referring to himself as “the gay Tupac.”

At that time, Andria re-shared Jussie’s performance video online in early February and captioned it with a supportive message:

“THE END! thank you Lord! Swipe left to see his statement! Please excuse the cursing.”

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Once Jussie was accused of staging the attack and ultimately indicted, by a grand jury, for filing a false police report and staging a hate crime, Andria mostly went radio silent…until later…

Here’s What Bryshere’s Mother Thinks Of Jussie Now>>>

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As Jussie Smollett’s alleged “attack” and it’s accompanying drama continues to play out like a real life episode of Empire, creator and director, Lee Daniels, is speaking out about it. Though Lee -like many of us- was originally very vocal in showing support for Jussie soon after his “attack,” as questionable claims emerged, Lee has switched up his tune a lil’ bit…and apparently, so have Jussie’s cast-mates.

That couldn’t be more evident when paparazzi caught the brotha on the streets of New York, NY and threw out a few questions about Jussie Smollett and his fate on the Empire.

Now that Jussie’s been accused of staging the racist/homophobic attack, he’s seemingly jacked up his own situation on the show, as well the show’s ratings. Business Insider reported that Empire’s ratings immediately dropped by 13% percent, hitting an all-time series low, after Jussie was accused of staging the “attack” with his two Nigerian associates.

Now, Lee Daniels has addressed whether or not Jussie’s Empire career is about to be a done dada for good…

See What Lee Daniels Said About Jussie’s Empire Job>>>

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In a lengthy BET op-ed piece, JoJo started with this:

IT HAS NOT YET BEEN 90 DAYS since my younger brother, Jussie Smollett, was assaulted on a cold winter night in Chicago. Within less than three months, his life has been turned upside down as my family and I have witnessed him endure unrelenting attacks to his character and reputation.

See How Jussie’s Brother Is Slammin’ Many>>>

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Empire star, Terrence Howard, probably feels like taking it back to his Hustle N’ Flow days so he could tell the IRS something like, ‘Look mayne, y’all betta stop messin’ my money mayne.’ However, this is not a movie, this is a serious, real life issue for Howard, and I’m sure the brotha knows better than to pull a stunt like that with ‘Uncle Sam.’ As we all have heard of the saying, ‘There are only two things I fear in life- God and the IRS.’

Seriously though, T. Howard is in a bit of a situation after the tax bill he’s just been hit with. Peep the details below:

Via The Blast– According to official records, the State of California Franchise Tax Board hit Howard with a lien earlier this year, claiming he owes $143,538.61 for taxes owed for 2010, plus interest and penalties for not paying on time. The document warns Howard if he does not settle up the outstanding debt, the government could begin attempting to seize his property and assets.

This Comes Months After Howard Gave His Fiancee’ An Expensive Ring…Peep Their Emotional Video>>>

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ILOSM fam,’ even though Jussie is kinda caught between a rock in a hard place, regarding the legal woes still looming from his alleged staged attack, his attorney Mark Geragos, is ready to fight back. He’s now warning Chicago’s mayor, Rahm Emanuel, and Superintendent, Eddie Johnson, in his latest attempt to thwart the new lawsuit the city of Chicago is drafting against Jussie.

Attorney: ‘Jussie Will Not Be Intimidated’

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As y’all already know Cook County, IL State Attorney alluded that Jussie is “accountable,” and Chicago’s mayor and police superintendent outright said that Jussie planned his alleged racist, homophobic attack on January 29th. However, that is not stopping Jussie, nor his Atty. Geragos from maintaining that he’s innocent.

According to TMZ, Geragos has just sent a pissed off letter to the city, ‘saying Jussie “will not be intimated,” calling the claim his client faked the “attack” “false and defamatory.”‘

But That Ain’t All, Peep What Else Jussie’s Lawyer Is Saying>>>

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Empire star, Jussie Smollett, has just found himself between a rock and a hard place regarding his reportedly staged attack. Word on the Old School curb is that the city of Chicago has just hit him with a mega lawsuit. But it ain’t like they didn’t try to warn him beforehand…Jussie just didn’t take heed to it.

Why Jussie Smollet Is Being Sued
As we previously reported, the city of Chicago had sent an official request, listed as ‘Request Of investigation Costs for False Police Report,’ to Jussie’s legal team. The letter demanded that Jussie pay back the full costs of the nearly 2 month long investigation that he allegedly staged, totaling a little over $130,000.00. They’d given him the standard 7 day period to repay his debt. Thursday, April 4, 2019 has officially surpassed that 7-day demand.

However, at that time Jussie and his legal team pretty much told the city’s officials to kick rocks and hence, here we are today…

Now See What The City Of Chicago’s Lawsuit Now Demands From Smollett>>>

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If Jussie Smollett thought his troubles were a done dada after the 16 felony charges against him were suddenly dropped, he’s just received a rude awakening from the city of Chicago. The Chicago Corporation Counsel is now demanding that he pays up for the financial damage he cost the city…or face more ramifications. Smollett and his camp have also issued a clap-back toward their demand.

The Chicago Corporation Counsel oversees civil cases within the city. The counsel has now hit Jussie with a bombshell that he probably didn’t expect- they sent him a letter demanding that he pop off $130,106.15 to Chicago. That cost will cover the financial weight of the investigation Jussie sparked after he claimed he was attacked in a racist/homophobic beatdown by two White men.

Some of the expenses that the $130K bill will handle, are the overtime pay for the investigators who diligently worked the case, and other costs involved within the investigation.

In a letter titled ‘Re: Repayment of Investigation Costs for False Police Report,’ started with this:

“Dear Mr. Smollett,  The City of Chicago and the Chicago Police Department take seriously those who make false statements to the police, thereby diverting resources from other investigations and undermining the criminal justice system. On January 29, 2019, you made a police report in which you falsely claimed that two men had attacked you while yelling racial and homophobic slurs. The Chicago Police Department conducted an extensive investigation into this report. Over two dozen detectives and police officers participated in the investigation, ultimately spending weeks investigating your false claims, including a substantial number of overtime hours. As part of this investigation, Chicago police reviewed video and physical evidence and conducted several interviews, expending resources that could have been used for other investigations. Ultimately, the Chicago police investigation revealed that you knowingly filed a false police report and had in fact orchestrated your own attack.”

But It Gets Worse For Jussie Though>>>

He has to pay up IMMEDIATELY or else…

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It gets worse for Jussie, he has 7  days to pay up, or else he’ll face more legal woes. Though the legal action Jussie is now facing- if he does not pay up- can’t land him in jail, he could possibly end up having to face a judge or jury. Then, if he’s found guilty of making a false police report, Smollett could end up paying three times the amount that the city is currently demanding, which would equate to approximately $390,000.00:

“If the amount is not timely paid, the Department of Law may prosecute you for making a false statement to the City under section 1-21-010 of the Municipal Code of Chicago or pursue any other legal remedy available at law. a violation of the false statement ordinance imposes a fine of not less than $500.00 and a maximum of $1,000.00 plus up to three (3) times the amount of damages the City sustains as a result of the violation…”

Now Peep How Smollett’s Team Angrily Responded To This Demand>>>

Team Smollett’s Response…

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It looks like Jussie Smollett’s team is maintaining that he is innocent and pretty much telling the city of Chicago to kick rocks:

Jussie’s response was immediate and clear … a spokesperson told TMZ, “It is the Mayor and the Police Chief who owe Jussie an apology for dragging an innocent man’s character through the mud. Jussie has paid enough.”

The above message Smollett’s rep’ comes a day after Jussie’s attorney, Patricia Holmes, bashed Chicago officials for continuing to speak publicly about his actions.

“The case is closed. No public official has the right to violate Mr. Smollett’s due process rights,” stated Holmes. “We respectfully request all government agencies involved live up to the ethical tenets of their office … The case was dismissed. We should all allow Mr. Smollett to move on with his life as a free citizen.”

Thoughts ILOSM fam?’

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