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Jussie Smollett Speaks 'My Body is Strong, Soul is Stronger'
TMZ ^ | 2/1/2019 | staff

Posted on 02/01/2019 9:24:59 AM PST by yesthatjallen

Jussie's broken his silence on his attack, stating ... "Let me start by saying that I'm OK. My body is strong but my soul is stronger." He then expressed thanks, saying ... "The outpouring of love and support from my village has meant more than I will ever be able to truly put into words."

As for the investigation, Smollett says he's working with authorities and has been 100 percent factual and consistent. He says, "Despite my frustrations and deep concern with certain inaccuracies and misrepresentations that have been spread, I still believe justice will be served."

Jussie also reiterated his family's statement -- these sorts of attacks are happening daily ... and his wasn't an isolated incident. He says he'll address the details of the "horrific incident" soon, but adds ... "Most importantly, during times of trauma, grief and pain, there is still a responsibility to lead with love, It's all I know. And that can't be kicked out of me."

Jussie Smollett did not refuse to hand over phone records to cops ... rather, he didn't want to turn over his phone ... sources directly connected to Jussie tell TMZ.

The sources say cops "informally asked" Jussie if he would surrender his phone ... to verify he was talking to his manager on his cell when he was attacked. We're told he felt "uncomfortable" doing that and declined, but he was never asked about phone records. A Chicago police official had said Jussie refused to turn over both the phone and records. We're told Smollett has already said he will provide the records, and is in the process of gathering them.

The sources want to clear up 2 other points. First, there are reports that Jussie told cops his assailants were wearing MAGA hats. The sources underscore what TMZ first reported ... that Jussie never said the men were wearing the hats. Rather, they screamed "MAGA country."

And the last point ... there are reports that Jussie had the rope around his neck long after the incident when he was being treated at the hospital. We're told that is not the case. He did have the rope around his neck when cops arrived at his building 42 minutes after the incident. The sources say he kept it there to "preserve the evidence."


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KEYWORDS: chat; dumbass; fakehatecrime; jussiesmollett; maga
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1 posted on 02/01/2019 9:24:59 AM PST by yesthatjallen
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And its FOS, liar.


2 posted on 02/01/2019 9:25:55 AM PST by WKUHilltopper
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To: yesthatjallen

He is doubling down.


3 posted on 02/01/2019 9:26:09 AM PST by StolarStorm
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Damn drama queen hoax. Next....


5 posted on 02/01/2019 9:27:35 AM PST by jersey117
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I guess he wants to be admitted to the Alabama Legacy Museum - the first living victim of a lynching, snort.


6 posted on 02/01/2019 9:27:57 AM PST by miss marmelstein
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To: yesthatjallen

Good thing ‘bout his body, because he has no mind.
Zip.
Zero.
Nada.


7 posted on 02/01/2019 9:28:06 AM PST by Da Coyote
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To: yesthatjallen

Underage Grindr hookups.


8 posted on 02/01/2019 9:28:14 AM PST by MrEdd (Caveat Emptor)
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To: yesthatjallen

He’s protesting too much. That’s as stupid as the stunt was in the first place. He really underestimated the police with this stunt.


9 posted on 02/01/2019 9:29:14 AM PST by Wiser now (Socialism does not eliminate poverty, it guarantees it.)
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...these sorts of attacks are happening daily...

Yes, we have all seen the hordes of MAGA hat gangs clutching their bottles of bleach and waving pieces of clothesline at 2 in the morning.
10 posted on 02/01/2019 9:30:33 AM PST by \/\/ayne (I regret that I have but one subscription cancellation notice to give to my local newspaper.)
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Hey Jussie!

False Witness does NOT make your soul stronger....

11 posted on 02/01/2019 9:30:56 AM PST by G Larry (There is no great virtue in bargaining with the Devil)
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methinks the lady doth protest too much


12 posted on 02/01/2019 9:31:03 AM PST by Bob434
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Here we go. It doesn’t get any more theatrical than a black homo. Reach for the stars, brother.


14 posted on 02/01/2019 9:31:58 AM PST by lodi90
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Never happened. Looking for media attention. Should be shunned and ignored by all for lying.


15 posted on 02/01/2019 9:32:03 AM PST by Boomer ( Leftism is toxic poison to a free society.)
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“Persons of Interest” Photos
Following the alleged “attack” on Lower Water Street, nearly twenty detectives scoured nearby businesses and properties for even a single frame of video footage of the “suspects.” This is what they found:

https://secondcitycop.blogspot.com/?m=1

Scroll down a bit better photos of the ‘suspects’...

This is a Chicago Copper blog, they are on top of it!

Many interesting tidbits and stories...


16 posted on 02/01/2019 9:32:18 AM PST by DUMBGRUNT
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To: MrEdd

Underage Grindr hookups.


Yep. That’s why he won’t give up his phone.


17 posted on 02/01/2019 9:32:34 AM PST by lodi90
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[these sorts of attacks are happening daily]

True dat, bro. They were over 17,000 just 6 blocks away, this morning. Had it been 18,000 I would have really been scared.
18 posted on 02/01/2019 9:33:09 AM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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The phone probably has some perverted gay shyte on it he doesn’t want the boys down at Precinct 13 to see.


19 posted on 02/01/2019 9:33:54 AM PST by PGR88
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Yes , aren’t there marauding gangs all over the country, with ropes and bleach at 2 a.m., On the off-chance they encounter an actor they hate, so they can attack him?? Yes it happens all the time ..............

Sarcasm


20 posted on 02/01/2019 9:34:19 AM PST by Dilbert San Diego
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