Jussie Smollett returned to public attention after a Netflix release that includes his first extended on-camera account of the case. The presentation includes interviews with Chicago police officials, journalists, lawyers, and the Osundairo brothers, asking audiences to assess the evidence. Smollett continues to assert that his story has remained consistent and that he did not commit the act. The incident began in January 2019 when Smollett reported an attack involving homophobic and racist slurs and a noose. Investigations later concluded he staged the incident with the Osundairo brothers. A December 2021 jury convicted him on five counts of disorderly conduct; he served six days of a 150-day jail sentence while appealing.
Gay actor and singer Jussie Smollett is back in the spotlight after Netflix released The Truth About Jussie Smollett?
My story has never changed. My story has remained intact. At the end of the day, it doesn't matter whether someone likes me or doesn't like me... The fact is, I didn't do that. And that's all that matters.
In January 2019, Smollett reported to the police that two men shouted homophobic, racist slurs, beat him and looped a makeshift noose around his neck.
Ultimately, it was determined that Smollett planned the "hate crime" with Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo, who had worked with him on Empire.
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