The Smollett saga is full of twists and turns that are legendary. Smollett claimed that he went out at 2AM to get a sandwich and was then attacked by two men in a suit. “MAGA” gear. After much fighting, they left him with a noose around the neck.
Following investigations revealed that Smollett arranged the attack using the assistance of two brothers who he had met at a local gym. His relationship with his mother was ended. EmpireHe left his role as director and producer of a film he had produced and directed independently. Blues for B-BoysThe restaurant opened last week.
Smollett was eventually indicted on 16 counts of providing false information, but had them all dismissed by Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, with a $10,000 bail forfeited as the only real penalty. After heavy criticism of Foxx’s action, a special prosecutor brought new disorderly conduct charges against Smollett.
Smollett was indicted by Dan Webb, a new prosecutor and his team in February 2020. But the trial was delayed due to the pandemic.