Jussie Smollett Breaks Silence Following Hateful Assault That Left Him Hospitalized

Chicago, IL – Actor/singer Jussie Smollett is talking out following an alleged hate-fueled assault that despatched him to a Chicago hospital earlier this week. In an unique assertion to ESSENCE, the Empire star insists he’s been truthful about what occurred throughout the incident and expressed gratitude for all the assist. 

“Let me begin by saying that I’m OK,” Smollett wrote. “My physique is powerful however my soul is stronger. Extra importantly I wish to say thanks. The outpouring love and assist from my village has meant greater than I’ll ever be capable to actually put into phrases.  I’m working with authorities and have been 100% factual and constant on each degree. Regardless of my frustrations and deep concern with sure inaccuracies and misrepresentations which have been unfold, I nonetheless consider that justice shall be served. ”

“As my household acknowledged, these sorts cowardly assaults are occurring to my sisters, brothers and non-gender conforming siblings day by day. I’m not and shouldn’t be regarded upon as an remoted incident. We are going to speak quickly and I’ll tackle all particulars this horrific incident, however I want a second to course of. Most significantly, throughout occasions trauma, grief and ache, there may be nonetheless a accountability to steer with love. It’s all I do know. And that may’t be kicked out me.”

Preliminary experiences claimed two males attacked him within the early hours Tuesday (January 29) and threw bleach on him, put a noose round his throat and yelled, “That is MAGA nation.”

Smollett has been accused mendacity concerning the incident on social media. However in line with TMZ, Chicago police have confirmed Smollett was seen with a rope round his neck in surveillance footage his condo constructing

Smollett’s household additionally issued a press release their very own on Instagram, vowing to remain dedicated to spreading love irrespective of how dire issues get.

Make no mistake, phrases matter. Hateful phrases result in hateful actions. Radical love is the one resolution, however passivity shall be our downfall. We, as a household, will proceed to work for love, fairness and justice till it reigns supreme in our nation and everywhere in the world.”

Learn the household’s full assertion beneath. 

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Because there’s a light in him that cannot be dimmed, because we are a family joyful warriors, we will not let this get the best us. Although this is a picture from happier times, this is the spirit to which we chose to move forward…they will not steal, our joy. ✊?✊?✊? ________________________________________________________Statement from our family: “ In the early hours Tuesday morning, our beloved son and brother, Jussie, was the victim a violent and unprovoked attack. We want to be clear, this was a racial and homophobic hate crime. Jussie has told the police everything from the very beginning. His story has never changed, and we are hopeful they will find these men and bring them to justice. Our family thanks everyone for their prayers and the huge amount love he has received. We are thankful to our village for your immense support during this trying time. We are so grateful that God saw him through this cowardly attack alive. Jussie is a warrior whose light cannot be dimmed. We want people to understand these targeted hate crimes are happening to our sisters, brothers and our gender non-conforming siblings, many who reside within the intersection multiple identities, on a monthly, weekly, and sometimes even daily basis all across our country. Oftentimes ending fatally, these are inhumane acts domestic terrorism and they should be treated as such. They will continue to occur until we hold each other accountable. Make no mistake, words matter. Hateful words lead to hateful actions. Radical love is the only solution, but passivity will be our downfall. We, as a family, will continue to work for love, equity and justice until it reigns supreme in our nation and all over the world. With love & gratitude, The Smollett Family”

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