Jussie Smollett’s alleged racially-fueled attack has been revisited in a new Netflix documentary, “The Truth About Jussie Smollett?” The film presents an array of perspectives and interviews with those involved, including Smollett and the brothers who confessed to staging the attack.
Smollett claims that on January 29, 2019, two white men attacked him, placing a noose around his neck. However, he has denied allegations that he staged the attack himself. The documentary features an interview with Melissa Staples, former chief of detectives for the Chicago Police Department, who speaks publicly about the case for the first time.
New evidence suggests that Smollett’s accusers, Abel and Ola Osundairo, had a motive to fabricate the story. According to Smollett, they were in need of money and were paid $3,500 by him. The brothers claim that Smollett wanted them to beat him up as part of his plan.
The documentary also features footage from security cameras, which appear to show white men around the time of the alleged attack. However, some of this footage is missing crucial parts, raising questions about its credibility.
Smollett took a plea deal and forfeited his $10,000 bond in 2019. He claims that his attorney advised him to take the deal due to the potential consequences on his career.
The documentary raises more questions than it answers, leaving viewers to wonder what really happened on January 29, 2019. Smollett remains confident in his innocence and accuses the police of fabricating evidence against him.
Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2025/08/22/netflix-the-truth-about-jussie-smollett-documentary/85708190007