EXCLUSIVE:
I tracked down surveillance of the Osundairo's buying supplies before "attack"
Sources say Jussie Smollet told brothers what to buy.
Countless phone calls placed for this.
Visited more stores than I wish to admit.
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BREAKING:Police raided the home of two persons of interest in Jussie Smollett case last night. Both men are of Nigerian decent and have appeared as extras on the show. Police took bleach, shoes electronics and more.Officers asked family if they knew
#Jussiesmollett
.
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Exclusive:
Brad Rukstales is back in his suburban Inverness home and admits to entering the capitol
He’s talking to
@cbschicago
at 10p
"It was the single worst personal decision of my life; I have no excuse for my actions and wish that I could take them back."
More from Jussie Smollet team.
STATEMENT FROM JUSSIE SMOLLETT'S DEFENSE TEAM REGARDING MAYOR EMMANUEL'S STATEMENT
“It is the Mayor and the Police Chief who owe Jussie - owe him an apology - for dragging an innocent man’s character through the mud. Jussie has paid enough.”
Texts messages from State’s Attorney Kim Foxx to staff about two weeks before charges were dropped on Jussie Smollett.
Refers to Smollett as a “washed up celeb who lied to cops.”
Texts obtained through FOIA request.
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NEW: Sources say at least one of the brothers purchased the rope used in Jussie Smollett incident at Crafty Beaver hardware store the weekend of Jan 25th.
Plain red hats worn by brothers were purchased from an Uptown beauty supply store.
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BREAKING From Chicago police—
“Case Update: Jussie Smollett is now officially classified as a suspect in a criminal investigation by
#ChicagoPolice
for filing a false police report (Class 4 felony). Detectives are currently presenting evidence before a Cook County Grand Jury.”
New: Sources—The brothers were paid $3,500 prior to leaving for Nigeria and were promised an additional $500 upon their return.
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(Updated typo from previous tweet)
MULTIPLE SOURCES
Smollett upset at the reaction (or lack thereof) from others after receiving ‘threatening’ letter in mail prior to “attack”
Then concocted “attack.”
Feds investigating note
Brothers break their silence.Talking with me exclusively.
Police say Jussie Smollett did a drive through rehearsal prior to Jan 29 near scene of reported attack. Here is police surveillance pictures of his Mercedes.
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This information is according to family who says home was ransacked. I asked family why they think police picked the two brothers up for questioning and they replied by saying the men left for
#Nigeria
the day of the attack.
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BREAKING:
Chicago Police release unseen surveillance video in Jussie Smollett case.
We are going through all of it now.
Will share noteworthy video here.
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Chicago Police confirming they are investigating a tip that Smollett was in his apt building elevator with the Osundairo brothers the night of the reported incident.
CPD plans to follow up with that witness.
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I just spoke to Ola and Abel Osundairo on the phone. It was brief but they stressed the following.
“We are not racist. We are not homophobic. And we are not anti-Trump. We were born and raised in Chicago and are American citizens.”
Mother of Adam Toledo,13, has not seen the police body camera video showing an officer shooting her son in the chest. He died. She will view it next week
Family says they knew nothing about Adam having a gun. Police say they recovered a gun at the scene
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#AdamToledo
BREAKING:
Brothers Ola and Abel Osundairo filed a federal defamation lawsuit against Jussie Smollett’s legal team.
Mark Geragos, his law firm, and Tina Glandian listed as defendants .
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UPDATE: Attorney for two men in custody says she spoke with CPD detectives and charges (at least against the two brothers In custody) are expected before 5:45pm Friday. That is when the 48-Hour hold expires.
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#JussieSmollett
#Empire
#Chicago
Judge to Jussie Smollett: You are presumed innocent but if these allegations are true they are utterly outrageous.”
Judge said the use of the noose was the most surprising part if true.
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Chicago Police released Jussie Smollett’s search history in the days following the reported attack.
He googled “Jussie Smollett” at least 50+ times.
(Not all searches pictured here)
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Off camera I asked if his family or his brothers were paid or promised any compensation from Jussie Smollett and his team in exchange for them not to cooperate with the state. He had no comment.
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MORE: This is inside the home of two men in police custody listed as persons of interest. According to family they left for Nigeria the same day (but hours after) the alleged attack on Jussie Smollett.
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#JussieSmollette
#Empire
Police on Jussie Smollett:
“We got information and want to run [it] by him. If the opportunity [to come in] is not taken, we’re going to go with other methods to create a culture of accountability.”
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Lots of new information late today.
Brothers meet with prosecutors. No Grand Jury.
States Attorney recuses hersef from the case.
Two sources: Brothers told police Jussie was involved with letter.
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Jussie Smollett did community service at Rainbow PUSH Saturday/Monday for about 16 hours total.
Charges dropped Tuesday.
That along with a forfeit of his $10k bond was enough to drop the charges according to State’s Attorney.
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Brothers were asked about training fees. One brother said he charges $50 per hour but has taken $20 on low end.
The check Jussie Smollett wrote was for $3,500.
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The brothers ex-attorney has said the money was for training and a “favor” to help stage attack.
Internal emailing circulated throughout the State’s Attorneys office today.
Office looking for examples of other cases where charges have been dropped.
One day after charges were droped on Jussie Smollett.
Gloria Schmidt, the attorney for the Osundairo brothers no longer represents them.
Schmidt and a credible crisis management team have decided to walk away from the brothers. Full statement below.
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Jussie Smollett’s made arrangements to turn himself in last night (away from cameras)
Now being processed. Fingers prints, mug shot..
He will be transported to court.
“He has made no statement to police.”-CPD spox
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Police now calling the brothers “Potential Suspects”. Detectives have probable cause that they may have been invovled in an alleged crime. Jussie Smollett is still being considered a victim. Interrogations continue today.
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#Empire
I got tied up working on tv story for tonight and haven’t had a chance to report this.
In 2007 Smollett pulled over in LA for suspicion of DUI. Driving w/out license. He gave his brothers name and falsified his signature—according to LA City Attorney
WATCH!
Liquor Store in Cicero gets robbed.
We are interviewing owner/getting video of the damage. All of the sudden, an employee screams
“There’s more in the back.”
Police rush in and find two guys hiding in a back storage closet.
At least one gun and drugs were found.
Feb 13: Police located and interviewed the Osundairo brothers, who confessed. They said Jussie Smollett planned and staged the attack. This was one day before Smollett went on Good Morning America.
Video of Abel Osundairo greeting by law enforcement as he gets off a plane at O’Hare.
He is placed in handcuffs and then brought in for questioning.
The brothers would later tell police they were paid to go along with a staged attack on Jussie Smollett.
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NEW:Sources close to investigation.
The brothers were captured on ride-share surveillance camera en-route to attack. “Appear nervous”
Jussie Smollett late to arrive for “attack”
Passing car gives brothers cold feet.
But go through with it anyway.
AMBER ALERT:
Liam Barbarasa,4, abducted from a 7-Eleven gas station at 79th Street and Roberts Road in Bridgeview Illinois around 5:37 P.M. this evening.
Liam was in a running vehicle outside the 7-Eleven gas station when an unknown suspect stole the vehicle.
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Group called “Armed Citizens to Protect Our Lives and Property” planning on showing up at 8pm (curfew) outside courthouse where police clashed w/protestors last night.
Some apparently already showing up.
#kenosha
#JacobBlake
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Jussie Smollett is back in court. He is expected to enter his plea and a judge will be assigned to the case.
Cameras will be inside the court room.
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The Reyes sisters, 8 and 10, were shot in the legs while at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade.
Patrick Mahomes and his wife visited with them in the hospital.
@CBSNews
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Damar Hamlin’s uncle says his nephews heart stopped twice. Once on the field and again at the hospital.
He says he was watching the game on tv from home in Pittsburgh and rushed to the hospital in Cincinnati.
Doctors have not provided an update.
#damarhamilin
Video shows scrum of Jussie Smollett leaving the Cook County Jail—Surrounded by body guards and his legal team and a few dozen reporters.
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🎥—
@aromanchi
Just spoke with
@CongressmanRaja
who is locked down right now.
He says he is in “fight or flight” mode.
He says president Trump’s speech this morning is to blame for what is unfolding at capitol.
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STATEMENT FROM 20TH CENTURY FOX TELEVISION AND FOX ENTERTAINMENT ON JUSSIE SMOLLETT
“We understand the seriousness of this matter and we respect the legal process. We are evaluating the situation and we are considering our options.”
45th Ward Superintendent, Charles Sikanich, charged with official misconduct for trying to sell a MP-40 fully auto machine gun to an undercover ATF agent while on the clock and driving his city car.
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