Jussie Smollett 'Empire' Star Sentencing - Victim Impact Statements
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ก.ย. 2024
- Happening in Court:
Rich Daniels - Musical Director, The City Lights Orchestra
Sharon Gelman - Fmr. Director, Artists For A New South Africa
Joel Smollett - Defendant’s Brother
Molly Smollett - Grandmother
Arguments & Mitigation
Letter From Latonya And Samuel L. Jackson
Letter From Rainbow Push Coalition
Letter From Illnois Innoncence Project
Letter For Alfre Woodard
Letter From Derek Johnson, President NAACP
HAPPENING IN COURT: Before sentencing, the defense and prosecution have the right to present people to plead to the judge for a lighter or stronger sentence.
Actor Jussie Smollett, 39, is scheduled to be sentenced for faking a hate crime attack. Court is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. CT / 2 p.m. ET in Chicago, Illinois.
Jurors convicted him in December of five out of six counts of disorderly conduct. He faces three years in prison for each of the five counts.
Smollett, who is Black and gay, recruited brothers Abel Osundairo and Ola Osundairo of staging the fake racist, homophobic hate crime where he was the apparent victim, prosecutors said. He claimed his attackers yelled, “This is MAGA country,” and put a makeshift noose on him and poured bleach on him. Authorities said that he made it all up as a publicity stunt because he was unhappy with his pay on the show “Empire.”
Special Prosecutor Dan Webb articulated Smollett’s orders to the brothers like this for jurors, saying, “I want you to attack me, but when you hit me, I want you to kind of pull your punches a bit because I don’t want to get seriously hurt.”
Surveillance footage showed Smollett’s car circling the intersection of the faked attack to show the brothers where he wanted it to happen, Webb said.
Smollett denied in testimony that he made it all up.
Defense lawyer Nenya Uche argued that no physical or forensic evidence linked the actor to the alleged hoax. He asserted the brothers made up the hoax story for their own benefit. It was out of character for Smollett to stage the assault, putting himself in that position, Uche said.
“Jussie was not a person who liked attention,” he said. “Even his publicist was frustrated at him for that. It’s fantasy.”
Aaron Keller and Colin Kalmbacher contributed to this report.
[Image via Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images]
#JussieSmollet #Empire #Sentencing
Smollett made a mockery of everyone who has really suffered from a hate crime.
He still is...
I'm glad that the court hearing was shown for the public.
The Mear factor that he did not plead guilty and wasted more money on this trial tells us how entitled JS is.......
How entitled he believes he is
What do Meerkats have to do with this? What factor do they actually play?
@@FrederickTheGrt The Meers were heavily involved in the supply of the noose and he didn't want to give any names so it gave the detectives more work.
"I come before you humbly..." You sound anything but humble.
Yes it does restore public trust!
It shows that people of influence and power cannot get away with crimes.
Wish they would get the Trumps
He basically did get away with it with this slap on the wrist
what about all the Karens that make fake police report, I just wish it would be the same for everyone
@@emidelemosllanos2438 he did more than make a call. He needs mental help.
@@Jojo-wr6fp That, I think, is another story. The psychological damage he is inflicting on himself seems severe.
When I read Victim Impact Statements in the title, I thought we'd be hearing from real victims of hate crimes.
Yep, these are character trait witnesses. This is fake news
yeah only so called brave police officers are the so called victims here
If you have watched other trials you'd see that the "victim impact statements" involve those directly involved in this case. Not others who have experienced a similar crime. That would be like bringing a bunch of random victims of let's say a murder..who don't know the people the case is actually about or had anything to do with the Defendant. It's not a misleading title..it's actually correct..
They should of gave Smollett a mirror to look at his attackers!🤣
Jussie’s grandmother felt the need to lecture the media. And his brother lectured the judge. Arrogance runs in the family. These people are not easy to like.
Yeah they did his cause no favours with that narcissistic display. What a toxic bunch
@@robertocaba5915 - so true. They are intelligent people so you’d think they’d know that
What kind of lawyers did he have to think this was a good path to take? Let's criticize everyone else and coddle the perpetrator. WTH is going on?!
Who cares about his past on Empire?
Narcissism is real with Jussie and his family.
That’s the way it usually goes
The defense attorneys’ body language is so SLOPPY and disrespectful to the court, and I am SURE it’s on purpose. Fools.
Wait, so he shouldn't get jail time because his tv show got good ratings? So what?
hmm do people actually watch Empire?
@@punanyologist yes I did until it went off I believe it quit due to jussie cause he was one of the main stars
Never watched 1 episode
*I’ve only watched 1 scene because Mariah Carey was in it. That’s all lol*
His brother has got to have known that he was up at that stand sounding ridiculous. This entire group of siblings must be so spoiled. I was hoping Jussie was the only one.
Funny how this part is shown! But the actual trial was all in pictures!! SMH 🤦♂️
As a lifelong Chicago area resident, I knew something was "up" about all of this, because, they just bust a cap in you if they want you to be harmed here. Kudo's for the justice system to have worked properly, and HUGE respect for the Judge, who called out all of is reasoning before imparting the sentencing that he did. I bet a dressing down like that is not heard in a courtroom often, and hopefully not again for a long time to come.
Exactly. No one's running around in a polar vortex with all those props, and the bleach would've frozen solid. The whole hoax was like a TV show, not real life.
@@zxyatiywariii8 that’s why actors should never write their own scripts 😬
and the the damage to his face looked like he had a fight with a cat if this an actuall hate crime what happened would've been more severe he wouldn't have been able to make it home he probably wouldn't have even been concious
He should have to pay restitution as well.....$100k at least.
It's no wonder Jussie is such a narcissist. Everyone treats him like he's the most incredible human being on the planet.
well not anymore he's completely trashed that image
Why in the heck does a guilty man get victim impact statement 🤷
Strange.
I want to know why they didnt give him a mirror? So he could get his point cross to himself face to face.
Oh please... “he was an adorable baby star”. 🤮...
Odd, since the vast majority of people have never heard of him. And hopefully won't hear from him again.
Gaming the system for YEARS this family. There are literally THOUSANDS of similar behaviors by other groups. Playing the public for fools.
Where are his big star friends? Not here.
If this guy never takes responsibility for is actions then who could ever trust him?
Are they saying here that if you do good things for charity that you shouldn't be prosecuted for a crime???
it is textbook 'deflection' and typical of circular arguing done by disordered persons when called out for a bad behavior
That family is really out of touch.
What Mr. Smollete did was a BLATANT DISREGARD FOR THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE RESIDENTS OF CHICAGO.....SO SELFISH, ARROGANT AND CRUEL TO EVERY ONE INCLUDING HIS OWN FAMILY
It’s all about the TV SHOW!! He did this to himself and now his brother is embarrassing on level 10.. I love how smug the brother is telling the judge how to conduct his courtroom 🤬
You have to understand, the Smollett’s are intellectually challenged.
@@julieann4616 - *Not all of them. His sister Jurnee is the only normal one…but Jussie has probably ruined her career with all this.*
92? She's as sharp as a whip! I've met 65 year olds who can't even speak that clearly!
She's not that sharp if she believes he is innocent 😭
All these letters touch on exactly the same themes in exactly the same order....introduction of the prominent person/organization...saintly actions....already suffered (through his own actions!)...nonviolent crime....fear for his safety. They were all obviously either drafted by his law firm or at least edited.
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
This definitely restores public trust that famous people can go to jail too
The defense impact statements somehow make the whole thing worse to me if that is possible
Did his brother just tell the Judge to remember that his brother is on trial?😳🤦♀ As if he'd forget. OMG.
No MyPillow blanket or pillow for you tonight Jussie. Don,t slip on the soap. Your empire is now 6 x 8 feet.
He got off light but I was honestly expecting him to ONLY get probation.
Poetic justice if you ask me.
That part!!!
@@unfairlyoverlookeddavis3028 ???
@@1611AuthorizedVersion the poetic justice part
Anyone else would have received more time than this. He will only serve 1/2 of the 5 months. IMO, he will end up with a book eventually. Whatever money comes out of anything he makes, needs to pay back ALL of the money that was spent on this fiasco. Too bad TIME is something that can’t be given back.
Doubtful a book would sell. The world has moved on from this, even as comedy fodder.
He's very fortunate to be able to report REMOTELY to his parole officer, many people aren't given that luxury.
Wouldn't be surprising if he fakes an "attempt" on his life in prison, to get his time reduced.
Then he'll write a book or consult with Netflix for a movie. . . 🙄🤦🏾♀️
He has the biggest privilege in the world: Green Privilege 💵
@@zxyatiywariii8 definitely.. I don’t believe this will be the last we hear from him. His narcissistic ego won’t allow that.
That's very obvious considering his celebrity please say something that isn't blatantly clear alot of people are personalizing what he did as if he literally took money out of their pocket
His brother truly is a doozy. Juicy isn't the only narc in his family
How do they call it non-violent crime when the whole thing started with claims of violence against the defendant? 🤔
because the crime was lying
People might have actually forgave him if he would have just said I made a mistake and I'm sorry.
He never will… complete narcissist! He believes he is above anyone and any law. We see how that’s working out for him! Then his delusional enabling family, friends, etc., feed his narcissism. SMH ruined his entire life and future to feed his ego. 🙄
@@rylee939 so with all that's said and done the public needs to move on he made his own bed ijs
@@sheritadavis9228 No one is losing sleep over him and he is serving his time. It’s over and he’ll be forgotten. As I stated above his ego and it’s a shame because he had talent.
@@rylee939 hardly serving his time
How is this a victim impact? That's not what this is.
It wasn't a class for a felony it was five of them
Every thing he did was part of the overall plan and it backfired
He did not get enough time for the damage he has caused.
Juicy is running down the courtroom like a child seeking attention.
Restore Public Trust
Expose who was behind him
Hint: "anti lynch bill"
Jussie “crying” and making sure we see him looking at his tear on his finger lol
Who knows where that finger has been?
Too bad none of this matters now he will always be known for his lies
Justice For Juicy
He could have still come out on top if he had of been honest and then gave a reason as to why he did it!! That would have saved him from prison and from being seen as a snake
I personally would’ve went ahead and blamed the whole thing on my crack addiction. I would tell everyone that I needed more money to buy better crack because the kind that I was smoking wasn’t getting me high anymore. Or just claim to have a mental illness like dissociative identify disorder. I would’ve blamed it on my other personality that I developed from my crack addiction.
@@revekat2053 I know, usually taking accountability is enough for redemption, but this guy would have been better just to claim insanity, or drug addiction! 🤣 (honestly, I think he IS mentally ill!).
@@revekat2053 😂😂😂
@@revekat2053 that's an extremely detailed and intelligent answer. You should take up short story writing. Or possibly a comic book based on your version of juices life as a crack head
Shame of the true fighters for justice to come ask for him to walk away after what he just did to the true cause.
I didnt see anyone that fits your description!
This argument that the media attention should give him a lesser sentence, media attention he caused and actively participated in with his lies, is the biggest irony in this case, that all the do gooders refuse to see.
“I’m so important”
Here to watch Jussie get probation 🤦🏻♀️🤨!
Problem is what he did was try to break out of responsibility and that canceled your show I can't wait to hear the judge
Should have got more time but no thanks to corrupt Illinois
Every time Jussie had a smile on his face, I had a bigger smile. In this moment, he thought he would be a free man and deemed innocent, but we aren't in Looney Toons, only Jussie is.
Even better than the infamous interview of R Kelly....can’t wait for the memes 🤣🤣🤣
Come on now TH-cam He will always be remembered for one thing and it won't be his lame TV show
Lol!!
I had never heard of him before, or his show.
Don't drop the soap, Jussie!
Just kidding -- go ahead and drop it if you want to . . .
🤣
He'll be throwing that soap around the shower block! 🤣
His entire family feels entitled. It's disgusting. The judge sang their praises. I see where his narcissism comes from. Everyone in the family late for court
All those letters are from Jussie Smallet 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂
😂😂🤣🤣
What a circus.
Now he gets to go hang out with a whole bunch of other innocent people and talk about how innocent they are for 5 months.
😂😂
Good one
His brother cannot give a speech
A reading he gives
Don’t ever forget what happened to this French actor
That liar is in prison now. Right where he belongs
Grandma didn’t help
What’s with the volume?! Can’t hear anything!
WTF planet does the brother live on? He said JS was never given the presumption of innocence, and he was guilty in the court of public opinion. EXCUSE ME?? Didn't the first DA drop all charges against him, when it first happened? And how many celebrities spoke out in support of him?
He's duped his family and all around him, and they lap it up!
I have an idea, don’t let him out of jail til he admits and takes full responsibility. Keep him locked up if he continues to double down on his hoax, like he’s doing now.
He can sing and dance and gives to charity so he can commit a felony when he feels like it
We aren't here to here all these wonderful things Jessie did. He committed a terrible terrible crime. That's why we're here Mr. Daniels
His paternal grandmother. 48:47 The shame he brought to his famiy
Is it just me or does it almost sound like all of those "supporting" letters were written by Jussie himself lol.. they are almost all identical.
Poor Jussie, hes the only one who believes hes innocent.... Anyone else being taken to jail after sentencing would have been in handcuffs.....this clown left the courtroom kicking and screaming like a lil boy, with no self control.
Takes his attorney’s chair?! Even his enterance into court room was unnecessary drama… why run?
Now just imagine how this looks towards people who really get violated with these crimes...its always those lgbtq people who are heartless, inconsiderate, and don't really care about life as well as any other human being...God said "it's an abomination"...enuff said.🙏
No it is absolutely not ALWAYS "lgbtq people who are heartless inconsiderate and dont really care about life..." and you surely know that MANY MANY MANY non lgbtq people are the same! That makes you a Liar just like Jussy! That makes you a hater just like Jussy and his family!
Starts at 6:37
Jussie’s brother is as arrogant as Jussie.
When I go to the bathroom I drop both jussies.
Thats what happens when Jussie agrees to do a favor for Kamala Harris.
I so wish the volume was louder
How can he still say he is innocent????
Every violent attack against a human or an animal is a hate crime doesn't matter you know what color skin you are! I think domestic violence is the number one hate crime!
I think he wanted to be a martyr.
That saying he's a legend in his own mind.
I couldn't bear to watch this because I didn't want to become physically ill the comments told me enough.
Domestic violence is the ABSOLUTE hate crime! You are 100 on that.
lets just say he staged it. why isnt the co-conspirators facing charges as well? he's clearly being crucified
They were offered immunity if they sang like a canary....
wait who are the victims is the entire city of Chicago gonna give statements wassup with this
After a guilty verdict The judge will take the impact of a crime from the victims and the pleadings of mercy from character witnesses to aid him in his sentence. In this case the victim is the police department directly and the public indirectly.
The witness for the defense mr. Daniels..not sure he helped. All those kids he helped…since he destroyed all credibility and really did a bad thing
Everyone there ready to go. Jussie and his whole family walk in late.. nice
Blah Blah Blah Granny
FRUITTY PEBBLES.....IN HIS LIL BAGGETTE!!! BWAHAHAAHAAAHAAAA!!!
He IS NOT pure hearted! That is a joke!
so his grandma going to prison with him or is that another lie by a Smollett
😂😂😂
The family is upset that $$$$$ isn’t coming in now. I wish they could see that he did this to himself.
Waste of time folks - he’s guilty - period - gheeze - look at how he walked out yelling - as the judge said - narcissistic many times - Narcissist to the end - he will never work again
He made a mockery of a hatred crime and that will be a bittering end to his career.
Listening to Juicy's peers give their BS about how he saved the world was cringe factor 8. The guy has been a lying sack of garbage for his adult life and is by no means a "worker". His big known support was retweeting the false narrative of an activist. Good Job Juicy. You are a Defender of the Enemy that doesn't exist.
Lawyer called jussie Mrs. Smollet. Wtf????
lol
Some people will set a fire in order to play the hero in saving the family dog.
wow! yall cant see that theyre mocking him publicly after they actually DID attack him. heres a fun fact for these smart not-really-smart lawyers, if he paid them to stage the attack, dont u think he would set it up where it could actually be caught on camera or at least have someone record it? he's being crucified AFTER he been attack. ONLY in America.
If you don't know about the camera footage in this case you don't know what you're talking about. He did try and get it caught on camera so he would have proof only it backfired and showed it was a staged attack. If you don't know the facts of the case don't comment.
"Angelversity"
*dies of cringe x2*
Guilty as charged
150 days is not enough. Life
She looks amazing for 94 I would of said no way over 70!
That’s money for you.