The trial for Jussie Smollett on charges that he faked a hate crime in Chicago has featured some baffling moments that have led many to believe it’s not going well for the former “Empire” actor.
Today, during the defense’s closing argument, Smollett’s attorney said this to the jury, according to Fox News’ Matt Finn:
"He’s dumb enough to go into Obama’s city and pretend there’s Trump supporters running around with Maga hats? Give me a break." — Smollett defense attorney tells jury in closing arguments
— Matt Finn (@MattFinnFNC) December 8, 2021
Wait… really?
Um… based on this logic he’s confirming it was a hoax. 😐
— Tammy Bruce (@HeyTammyBruce) December 8, 2021
This isn’t the defense they think it is…
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/ZAsADhu1sj pic.twitter.com/EtURG8lfUe
— Gege, Queen of GIFs, Esq. (@Pomquat) December 8, 2021
https://twitter.com/KatePaulDillon/status/1468660886223171586
Narrator:
"But he WAS dumb enough." https://t.co/pAtkmq9h50
— N****n (@LordVaderMC) December 8, 2021
That's EXACTLY what he did! https://t.co/xA9Od5Y7Fb
— KJ (@Kristin75635031) December 8, 2021
Yes, Jussie was dumb enough to claim this–repeatedly.https://t.co/VvSMe2IK06 https://t.co/DbIyixfJ7S pic.twitter.com/PoHY9RJZYg
— Titania (@Titania977) December 8, 2021
Wow.
My client is not dumb enough to pretend this thing we assert really happened would really happen. The defense rests. https://t.co/S9jPI7j4ia
— Josh Stegmaier (@joshstegmaier) December 8, 2021
Wait…the defense said that? Oof. https://t.co/VSf59xgpPu
— Mitch 🇺🇸 (@mitdont) December 8, 2021
Uhm, that right there should tell the jury it was a hoax. 😂
Is the defense that stupid? 🤦🏻♀️ https://t.co/gy2cOrcHOh
— Kristi (@TheyCallMeNans) December 8, 2021
The defense attorney’s comment is also quite a slam on certain members of the Biden administration:
I knew Kamala Harris weighed in on Jussie, but didn't realize Biden did pic.twitter.com/q9OsRUR46A
— Chuck Ross (@ChuckRossDC) December 8, 2021
LOL.
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