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Cross examination of Jussie Smollett by the state prosecutors now starting. Prosecution asking Smollett if he just said he knowingly withheld useful evidence from the police. Smollett saying he wouldn't know, at least regarding what is "useful" evidence. #Smolletttrial
However, Smollett denies ever lying to the police. "I told them the truth, that I was the victim of a hate crime," he said.
Smollett claims that the news about one of his alleged attackers wearing a MAGA hat was a lie; a leak in the investigation that he says worried detectives as much as himself. Smollett denies ever mentioning a MAGA hat in his initial report to police.
Back at it at the #Smolletttrial trial in Chicago. Jussie Smollett is currently on the stand. Defense attorney Nenye Uche is currently asking Smollett about his visit to a Subway restaurant on Jan. 29, 2019, shortly before the alleged hate crime took place.
Defense is trying to establish a timeline of the 29th from Smollett's perspective. A counter-narrative to the timeline that Michael Theis, the lead Chicago Police investigator into Smollett's case, gave of the evening last week.
After leaving Subway and en route back to his apartment, Smollett says he received a call from his former music manager Brandon Moore immediately prior to allegedly being attacked. While on the phone, he said he heard someone shout "Empire" and "fa---- ni----."
Jussie Smollett arrives for the start of his trial. He’s facing felony disorderly conduct charges. Accused of staging his own attack in 2019. Jury selection begins today. @cbschicago #smollett #Smolletttrial
Judge James Linn told prospective jurors that he intends the jury to be selected today and that he anticipates opening statements/evidence to also begin today. Jury should expect to work until about 7pm everyday and trial should wrap this week or early next week.#jussiesmollett
Potential jurors were asked a series of questions .Jury still not seated
Have they watched Empire? Have they watched TMZ? Have they been a victim of a hate crime? Are they a member of a civil rights group or support defund the police movement or part of pro police organization.
Have they watched Empire? Have they watched TMZ? Have they been a victim of a hate crime? Are they a member of a civil rights group or support defund the police movement or part of pro police organization.
