Jussie Smollett: from jail to red carpet
The scandal is still following him, but he is obviously ready to continue as if nothing had happened.
Jussie Smollett is ready to start a new chapter! The actor (40) appeared on the red carpet of the BET awards ceremony three months after he was released from prison, where he was because he faked an attack on himself.
Although many would say that this is his return to the world of entertainment, he doesn't look at it that way. “You know, I never looked at the whole situation like I was coming back. My goal has always been to expand my empire, so to speak. To raise what I do to a higher level” - he said.
He also announced that he was preparing his songs, but he also thanked his fans who supported him during the difficult period. “I thank them from the bottom of my heart. They never turned their heads. I will be eternally grateful to them for that. And I will never take it for granted” - says Jussie and continues: - “My family, friends, support, that's ... You know, if I cannot hug you properly, that hug exists in my heart and I really mean it.”
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It should be reminded that Jussie reported to the police three years ago that he was attacked by two men, and as a reason, he stated that they did it because he is a gay man and an African-American. However, it was soon determined that all this was a lie and the actor was tried.
His testimony was focused on his relationship with the Osundairo brothers who were detained on suspicion of assault. One of the brothers, Olabinja, was accused by the actor of homophobia, and he denied it. Another brother, Abimbola, told the court that Smollett asked him to beat him enough to have visible injuries, but that these were not serious.
The full sentence for the actor was 30 months probation, while he would have to spend 150 days in prison and also pay taxes and fees worth $ 145,106. He left prison after only six days when he was given the opportunity to pay a bail of 150 thousand dollars, and his lawyer filed an appeal against the verdict.
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