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Scam Goddess

I’m Gay, Not Blind: Scam Goddess Live in Chicago w/ Sydnee Washington, Skyler Higley & Ashley Ray

Jan 9, 2024
Comedians Sydnee Washington, Skyler Higley and Ashley Ray discuss the Jussie Smollett scam, including the controversial claims, the suspicious letter, and the details of the incident. They also share humorous observations of the audience and discuss faking a hate crime.
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Quick takeaways

  • Jussie Smollett staged a hate crime, providing evidence including a check written to the attackers.
  • Surveillance footage showed the two brothers involved in purchasing materials for the staged attack.

Deep dives

Jesse Smollett stages a hate crime against himself

Jesse Smollett, an actor from the TV show Empire, claimed to be the victim of a violent hate crime. He alleged that two men attacked him, poured a chemical substance on him, and wrapped a rope around his neck while shouting racial and homophobic slurs. However, further investigation revealed that Smollett had staged the attack, with evidence including a check he had written to the two men who were involved.

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