Jury Seated In Trial Of Jussie Smollett, Ex-"Empire" Actor

Jury Seated In Trial Of Jussie Smollett, Ex-"Empire" Actor

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Journalism, Social Studies, History

9th - 12th Grade

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Jussie Smollett, a former Empire actor, faces six counts of falsely reporting a hate crime. He claimed two men attacked him in Chicago, beating him and pouring bleach on him while using slurs. However, two brothers allege Smollett paid them to stage the attack. If convicted, Smollett could face up to three years in prison and a $25,000 fine per count.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Molette accused of in the case?

Driving under the influence

Assaulting a police officer

Falsely reporting a hate crime

Stealing from a store

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Smollett claim the attack took place?

New York City

Los Angeles

Downtown Chicago

Miami

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Smollett allege the attackers did to him?

Stole his wallet

Vandalized his car

Poured bleach on him

Kidnapped him

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who claimed that Smollett paid them to stage the attack?

His manager

Two brothers who worked with him

Two police officers

A group of strangers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the maximum prison sentence Smollett could face if convicted?

Five years

Three years

Two years

One year