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https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/02/22/charles-barkleys-advice-jussie-smollett-if-youre-going-break-law-do-not-write-check/
Charles Barkley’s advice to Jussie Smollett: ‘If you’re going to break the law, do not write a check’
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The conversation started during halftime of a Thursday game between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers. From the start of the viral exchange, O’Neal provided the gasoline for Barkley’s roast, peppering his friend with questions, including what kind of hats the men were wearing when they allegedly attacked Smollett. “MAGAs. MAGA hats,” Barkley guessed. O’Neal then directed the conversation to the $3,500 check Smollett allegedly paid to two men to help stage the attack.
“Do you pay 'em with cash or write ‘em a check, Chuck?” O’Neal asked, egging on Barkley for more.
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“America, let me just tell you something: Do not commit crimes with checks,” Barkley said through hearty laughter. “C’mon, man. If you’re going to break the law, do not write a check.”
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Ever since this Charles has been forced to toe the line. Understand that he's now a controlled puppet who only says things he's allowed to say. Quite the fall from a being an outspoken an who would say what he wanted to say regardless of what others thought.