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New Documentary Questions Jussie Smollett's Attack Claims

8/22/2025

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"The Truth About Jussie Smollett?" is a documentary analyzing the 2019 alleged attack on actor Jussie Smollett in Chicago.
It highlights inconsistencies in Smollett's account during the investigation, suggesting he staged the attack.
Smollett's conviction for filing a false police report was overturned in 2024, while he continues to assert his innocence.
The documentary became available for streaming on Netflix on August 22, 2025.

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"The Truth About Jussie Smollett?" is a documentary analyzing the 2019 alleged attack on actor Jussie Smollett in Chicago.
It highlights inconsistencies in Smollett's account during the investigation, suggesting he staged the attack.
Smollett's conviction for filing a false police report was overturned in 2024, while he continues to assert his innocence.
The documentary became available for streaming on Netflix on August 22, 2025.