Who is Jussie Smollett? What did he claim happened to him in Chicago in 2019? Explain the circumstances of events. According to the FBI definition why is Jussie Smollett alleged to have been the victim of a hate crime?

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1 – Who is Jussie Smollett? What did he claim happened to him in Chicago in 2019? Explain the circumstances of events. According to the FBI definition why is Jussie Smollett alleged to have been the victim of a hate crime?

2 – What caused the investigation to shift to Jussie Smollett? What was he charged with? In your opinion and understanding of the FBI’s definition of hate crime should he have been arrested?

3 – Summarize the trial – highlight key points. What was the verdict? Do you agree?

FBI What We Investigate

https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/civil-rights/hate-crimes

Jussie Smollett Timeline

https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-47317701

Jussie Smollett Calls Attackers Who Claim He Staged Hate Crime Liars

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/dec/07/jussie-smollett-trial-witness-stand-claim-staged-attack-100-percent-false

Jussie Smollett Found Guilty of Faking Hate Crime Against Himself

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/dec/09/jussie-smollett-found-guilty-faking-hate-crime-against-himself

https://www.vanityfair.com/magazine/1995/12/dunne199512

https://famous-trials.com/simpson/1862-home

https://www.vanityfair.com/magazine/1997/04/dunne199704

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