The latest out of Chicago regarding the investigation into the alleged attack against actor Jussie Smollet is that he’s hired the PR firm of Sunshine Sachs to deal with the media:
The following is a statement from Chris Bastardi, he is the Vice President/Head of Strategy and Crisis for Sunshine Sachs, the firm representing Jussie Smollett.
— Rob Elgas (@RobElgasABC7) February 12, 2019
If this name sounds familiar, it should: The firm handled PR for Harvey Weinstein:
Jussie Smollett just hired Harvey Weinstein’s PR people. Let that sink in.
— Chadwick Moore (@Chadwick_Moore) February 13, 2019
More from Sunshine Sachs:
Sunshine Sachs firm on Smollett phone records: "Jussie is the victim here, which has been stated by the Superintendent of Police. Jussie has voluntarily provided his phone records from within an hour of the attack and given multiple statements to police."
— Rob Elgas (@RobElgasABC7) February 12, 2019
MORE: Sunshine Sachs firm: "Chicago PD has repeatedly informed us that they find Jussie’s account of what happened that night consistent and credible. Superintendent Johnson has been clear from day one that Jussie is a victim."
— Rob Elgas (@RobElgasABC7) February 12, 2019
"We are continuing to work closely with Chicago PD and remain confident that they will find Jussie’s attackers and bring them to justice. Any redacted information was intended to protect the privacy of personal contacts or high-profile individuals not relevant to the attack."
— Rob Elgas (@RobElgasABC7) February 12, 2019
Firm Sunshine Sachs representing Jussie Smollett: "Police have not told us that they are rejecting any records, nor have they expressed concerns about the records to us. Therefore, we don’t feel compelled to be bated into responding to uncorroborated press reports."
— Rob Elgas (@RobElgasABC7) February 12, 2019
And they also explained why Smollett redacted his phone records:
Any redacted information was intended to protect the privacy of personal contacts or high-profile individuals not relevant to the attack.
Question: Why would the victim in the case need a specialist on crisis communications?
Exclusive: @JussieSmollett has employed PR Firm Sunshine Sachs to defend him. This is the same firm used by Harvey Weinstein to deflect his attacks. Among other horrors. See the thread for links. Why would a hate crime victim need such heavy PR? https://t.co/V4xNyOU9gL
— Chadwick Moore (@Chadwick_Moore) February 13, 2019
It is “interesting,” to say the least:
So this is interesting #JussieSmollett https://t.co/VUEY8Lw2Ti
— Rafer Weigel (@RaferWeigel) February 13, 2019
Smollett will reportedly be on “Good Morning America” tomorrow to talk about the case:
NEW: Jussie Smollett will sit down with @RobinRoberts for an exclusive @ABC interview on Good Morning America tomorrow.
— Rob Elgas (@RobElgasABC7) February 13, 2019
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Related:
Chicago Police spox: The phone records provided by Jussie Smollett 'do not meet the burden for a criminal investigation' https://t.co/zKPuhpfWIZ
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) February 12, 2019
Just some of the collected names who we will never hear retractions from regarding the Jussie Smollett story https://t.co/JKc9sXD5tj
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) February 12, 2019
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