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Judge: Defamation suit over ‘whiteface’ comments by Jussie Smollett’s attorney can proceed

CHICAGO — A federal judge in Chicago has ruled that comments made by Jussie Smollett’s attorney on national television three years ago that two Black brothers might have attacked the actor while in “whiteface” could be construed as defamation.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 18, 2022

Defamation lawsuit against Jussie Smollett’s lawyer can proceed, judge rules

On national TV and podcasts, high-profile attorneys suggested brothers Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo were in ‘whiteface” during staged a hate crime attack.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 18, 2022

Judge: Defamation suit over ‘whiteface’ comments by Jussie Smollett’s attorney can proceed

CHICAGO — A federal judge in Chicago ruled Friday that comments made by Jussie Smollett’s attorney on national television three years ago that two Black brothers might have attacked the actor while in “whiteface” could be construed as defamation.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 18, 2022