I tried defending this dude. Tried giving him the benefit of that doubt. Even posting comments on The Root like “oh, maybe he’s being framed”. People gave me shit for it, but I was like “oh, we don’t know for sure. Let’s give him the benefit of the doubt.

Aside from him needing to go to jail if a jury finds him guilty, my thought about this whole thing is just how intensely weird and troubled this guy is, someone in need of some serious professional help. Like, how loose is your connection with reality to come up with a scheme like this and...just think the police…

Oh lord, this is a great day. Maybe people will start questioning something when its a little too perfect. And maybe instead of automatically believing a ‘victim’ because they’re your race, wait for the facts.

Holy shit this is great.

Yea well, you’re on The Root, so since he was black, he was immediately believed.  Go back and read the comments on the original story.

I wish I still had faith in the left to deliver the better world they’re offering and that I’d love to live in.

“Pro-Trump acolytes and conservative media have jumped all over this casebecause Smollett confirmed that the attackers said, “This is MAGA country” in addition to “nigger” and “faggot” while beating him.”

He didn’t “confirm” anything. He made the whole thing up. Quit being a racist. I know your life hasnt turned out…

Kill yourself

Kill yourself

I want everybody who was defending him… To keep that same energy. This is why you don’t immediately believe victims or their accusers. Everything should be taken with a measured approach… And he should go to jail for as long as the potential crime dictated...

Every time I think how fantastical the story I’m sorry I didn’t pause and question it. I believed a person of his stature and accomplishment would be above a hoax. From the noose he left on to the “this is MAGA country” in downtown Chicago, to the bleach. Who carries bleach around in subzero weather? So much has been…

So, I guess a poorly conceived and executed fictional attack is what a modern day lynching looks like.

Apparently the demand for ‘MAGA racism’ has indeed exceeded the supply, leading to the necessity of making things up out of whole cloth.

Do you not do the same thing? You define white people by their worst and not only that, hold them accountable for what has happened in the past even if they, or their ancestors had nothing to do with it. I am Greek, I, nor my ancestors ever had anything to do with slavery or the oppression of anyone yet I am accused…

Yes. The PD has all kinds of time to frame a b list actor 🤔

Do you play hockey? You’re good at deflecting.

Yeah, I’ll believe that “wrath” when I see it.

Oh, you stupid, stupid asshole.

Wasn’t this site citing the Chicago Police denial last week as the final answer on whether or not Smollett was being investigated?

And the two cases have no relation...

Man, it really hurts you that this is all fake.