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Whoever Sent Threatening ‘MAGA’ Letter In Jussie Smollett Case Could Face Five Years In Prison

Amanda Prestigiacomo

The investigation into the alleged MAGA-backed hate crime against “Empire” star Jussie Smollett has taken some wild turns over the past few days. Mr. Smollett is no longer considered a “victim” by the Chicago Police Department: reports suggest the actor paid two Nigerian brothers to carry out the apparently staged attack on him in downtown Chicago on January 29 after a threatening letter, notably with a “MAGA” reference, he received in the mail did not get enough attention.

In addition to charges Smollett might face for possibly reporting a fake hate crime attack, whoever sent that threatening letter to Smollett could reportedly face five years behind bars.

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