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actor Jussie Smollett Continue to remain innocent about the 2019 hate crime charges, now claiming that Chicago authorities conspired against him in comparison with late pop idols Michael Jackson. former empire The star spoke ahead of a new documentary about his case and doubled his original story while launching a career comeback effort.

Recent interview typeSmollett determined the reason he thought the real villain in his case. “The villain was two people who attacked me, the Chicago Police Department, if I was so brave, it was the mayor.” Rahm Emanuelfrom 2011 to 2019.

The actor believes that the timing of his case was deliberately orchestrated to disperse other disputes facing the Chicago authorities. Smollett Laquan McDonald” Referring to a case involving a Chicago police officer killing a black teenager that prompted federal oversight demands just two days after Smallert reported his attack.

Details of extensive coverage of his case, prosecutors and many observers described it as a scam, and Smollett maintained unwavering consistency in his account. “Everyone's story has changed a lot. My story has never happened.” “I have nothing to gain from it.”

The case initially involved Smollett's claim that two attackers wearing Maga Hats attacked him with racism and homophobia, put a noose around his neck and splashed him with bleach on a cold Chicago night. Two Nigerian brothers later worked with the authorities to testify that Smallert personally planned the attack.

Although the initial charges against Smollett were dropped, it was reapplied a year later, resulting in a 2021 conviction of five felony counts. But the Illinois Supreme Court technically reversed the decision in 2024, although Smollett's reputation remains severely damaged.

Similar to other high-profile cases, Smollett cites Michael Jackson's memories when discussing his perceptions he believed was media manipulation and public perception. “I've witnessed first-hand how narratives are built. I've witnessed first-hand how someone can take your identity in the opposite way to actually selling,” Smollett explained. “God rested his soul in peace, but guy Michael Jackson tried to warn us.”

This comparison seems to suggest that Smallert believes Jackson's multiple sexual abuse allegations and investigations are part of a similar conspiracy pattern, although he does not elaborate on the specific similarities he has drawn.

Despite the controversy surrounding his case, Smollett is actively working to rebuild his entertainment career. He recently signed with Rowdy Records and released his lead single “Break Out” on August 12 with a full album scheduled to be released in late September. In addition, he has rejoined Fox Network as a reality show actor Special Forcesscheduled to be aired on September 25.

The actor also directs, co-creates, produces and stars in family dramas Lost Hollidaythe product premiered on the stream platform Tubi and received 800,000 views in the first 72 hours. Features of the movie empire Alumni Vivica A. Fox and Smallert's real fiancé, Jabari Redd.

The new Netflix documentary titled The truth about Jusi Smallet? It is scheduled to air on August 22 and was interviewed by Smollett. The documentary was produced by the team behind “The Tinder Swindler”, which includes a question mark in its title, which suggests uncertainty about the solution to the case.

Smallert expressed uncertainty when being oppressed illustrates why it might not have been revealed about why it might have appeared earlier. “I'm not an investigative journalist, nor a detective. I can't sit down and tell you, defeated, what happened.” “I can only tell you what didn't happen.”

The actor acknowledged the ongoing impact of the case on his public interactions. He admitted: “When I first met someone, I still felt insecure. I don't know if they would go into the room and think I was this trash guy, he did something I didn't do or if they thought I was this good guy with the original deal.”