Smollett also asked a white prosecutor to not use the n-word when reading back his texts out of respect for Black people in the courtroom.
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During the trial, both Osundairo brothers admitted to helping Smollett stage the attack and there were alleged text messages that substantiated their claims. However, Smollett would take to the stand and detail his alleged sexual encounter with Abel Osundairo at a bathhouse. He would also go on to say that the Osundairo brothers tried to extort him and said if he paid him $1 million each, they would not testify against him.
Smollett did admit to previously paying them $3,500 but as a fee for helping him with fitness training and nutrition consulting. This reportedly came after Empire creator Lee Daniels told Smollett he was getting fat. Smollett also vehemently denied that any “hoax” took place.
“As I have said for the past three years, I deny that. That never happened,” Smollett testified. “To answer all your questions about the hoax, I am going to deny. There was no hoax.”
Good morning from day 6 of Jussie Smollett’s trial. He will start the day back on the witness stand for more cross-examination.
Smollett is in court looking out the window in the court room towards Skyline of Chicago as his attorneys are meeting behind closed doors. @cbschicago
— Charlie De Mar (@CharlieDeMar) December 7, 2021
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