Race-baiting hate hoaxer Jussie Smollett lost his conviction appeal on Friday and will likely be going back to jail, leaving many to wonder why Vice President Kamala Harris hasn’t deleted her 2019 post claiming that the actor was the victim of an “attempted modern day lynching.”
Then a senator, Harris wrote that Smollett “is one of the kindest, most gentle human beings I know.”
“I’m praying for his quick recovery,” the California Democrat said. “This was an attempted modern day lynching. No one should have to fear for their life because of their sexuality or color of their skin. We must confront this hate.”
.@JussieSmollett is one of the kindest, most gentle human beings I know. I’m praying for his quick recovery.
This was an attempted modern day lynching. No one should have to fear for their life because of their sexuality or color of their skin. We must confront this hate.
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) January 29, 2019
Of course, Smollett was the victim of no such thing, as police soon discovered, and he was charged with staging the “attack” by two Nigerian brothers and lying to the cops about it.
“He was sentenced to 150 days in jail, 30 months felony probation, as well as $120,106 restitution to the City of Chicago and a fine of $25,000,” according to Fox News Digital.
Smollett’s 2021 conviction on five out of six disorderly conduct charges was upheld by an Illinois appeals court, and a representative for the actor, Holly Baird, told the outlet that his case will be appealed to the Supreme Court.
“We wish to highlight that the decision was divided, with Justice Lyle offering a detailed analysis in favor of Smollett,” Baird said. “We are preparing to escalate this matter to the Supreme Court, armed with a substantial body of evidence.”
Meanwhile, Special Prosecutor Dan. K. Webb, is pleased with the court’s ruling.
“As the appellate court noted, Mr. Smollett ‘challenge[d] virtually every aspect of’ the prosecution, and the appellate court correctly rejected each and every one of those challenges,” he said in a Friday statement. “Today’s decision is a validation of Winston & Strawn’s tireless work on this matter and a resounding victory for justice. We are proud to have prevailed in a case that, we believe, can help restore the public’s confidence in the Cook County justice system.”
“It’s over, as far as the Illinois appellate court is concerned,” Webb told Fox 32 Chicago.
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“We’re at the end of the road,” he said. “I have a team of lawyers that have worked really hard for many years to do what we were asked to do and to help restore the public confidence in the court system.”
“I think we accomplished that,” he added.
On X, many feel Smollett got off easy with a 150-day sentence.
He deserves way more than 150 days
— Asa-Ullah (@AsaUllah8) December 1, 2023
He got off easy. He caused much damage trying to divide us. He should get a much larger amount of time.
— Denver Sullens (@Harley93) December 1, 2023
Not nearly enough time. Lying and trying to instigate race riots is a serious crime. This shouldn’t be controversial.
— TRUMP’S WINGMAN (@TrumpsWingman) December 2, 2023
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