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Kamala Harris denounces ‘modern-day lynching’ of Jussie Smollett

US Senators Kamala Harris and Cory Booker have called the suspected homophobic and racist attack on gay actor Jussie Smollett “an attempted modern-day lynching.”

The Empire star was hospitalised after being targeted in the early hours of Tuesday morning (January 29) in Chicago.



Smollett was reportedly beaten by two men in the incident, during which he had a chemical substance poured on him, a rope wrapped around his neck, and was subjected to homophobic slurs.

Chicago police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi told local TV station ABC7 that according to Smollett, his attackers yelled “MAGA country” during the assault.

MAGA is the acronym for President Donald Trump’s campaign slogan, Make America Great Again.

Politicians condemn attack on Jussie Smollett and send support

In their messages of support, Booker and Harris urged their fellow politicians to pass the anti-lynching bill they co-sponsored in the Senate.

Booker, a New Jersey Senator, tweeted: “The vicious attack on actor Jussie Smollett was an attempted modern-day lynching. I’m glad he’s safe.

https ://www.pinknews.co.uk/2019/01/30/kamala-harris-lynching-jussie-smollett/

>>5214751

This was an attempted modern-day lynching. No-one should have to fear for their life because of their sexuality or colour of their skin. We must confront this hate.”

Multiple high-ranking Democratic lawmakers have spoken up in support of Smollett, who came out as gay on The Ellen Degeneres Show in 2015.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tweeted: “The racist, homophobic attack on Jussie Smollett is an affront to our humanity. No one should be attacked for who they are or whom they love.

>>5214751

I pray that Jussie has a speedy recovery & that justice is served. May we all commit to ending this hate once & for all.”

Former Vice President Joe Biden said that “what happened today to Jussie Smollett must never be tolerated in this country.

“We must stand up and demand that we no longer give this hate safe harbour; that homophobia and racism have no place on our streets or in our hearts. We are with you, Jussie.”

California congresswoman Maxine Waters said: “Jussie is my friend—a very talented & beautiful human being.

>>5214751

It is so hurtful that homophobic haters would dare hurt someone so loving and giving. I’m dedicated to finding the culprits and bringing them to justice.

“Jussie did not deserve to be harmed by anyone!”

Maxine Waters

>>5214739

WHITE HATE CRIMES from Hollywood

Jussie Smollett: Attackers Targeted Me Because ‘I Come Really, Really Hard’ Against Trump

In his first interview since his alleged attack, Empire actor Jussie Smollett told ABC’s Good Morning America he was targeted due to his very vocal criticism of President Donald Trump and his administration.

“I come really, really hard against 45. I come really hard against his administration. I don’t hold my tongue,” Jussie Smollett told interviewer Robin Roberts.

Asked what he thought about President Donald Trump calling his alleged assault “horrible,” the 36-year-old replied, “I don’t know what to say to that, you know? I appreciate him not brushing over it.”

https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2019/02/14/jussie-smollett-attackers-targeted-me-because-i-come-really-really-hard-against-trump/

>>5214993

White hate crimes - new law Life sentence

Montage: Watch the Media Uncritically Accept Another Outlandish ‘Hate Crime’

hen TMZ first reported that actor Jussie Smollett was the victim of a vicious hate crime, it sounded almost impossible to believe.

Upon leaving a Chicago Subway sandwich shop circa 2 AM one sub-zero night in late January, two masked men recognized him as the openly gay black actor starring in Fox’s ‘Empire,’ hurled racist and homophobic slurs at him, beat him to the point of breaking his ribs, doused him with bleach, tied a noose around his neck, before pronouncing “This is MAGA Country!” and fleeing.

Making such astonishing claims, the national media owed it to their viewers to give this story the circumspect coverage responsible journalism demands.

If only.

Instead the major media used their platform to uncritically parrot TMZ’s original report, even adding new details along the way (such as that the attackers wore “Make America Great Again” hats). This vicious hate crime, they said, painted a disturbing picture of America in 2019.

As Smollett’s claims have unraveled over the intervening weeks, it’s worth revisiting how the story was originally covered.

Check out the montage above to for a quick refresher.

https ://news.grabien.com/story-montage-watch-media-uncritically-accept-another-outlandish-h

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WHITE HATE CRIMES

>>5215158

Rev al had white hate against trump supporters

>>5215219

protecting lorretta lynch ?