Why We Will Always Believe Victims
Last month, news broke that actor and singer Jussie Smollett had been attacked in a racist and homophobic hate crime in Chicago. Shortly after, Chicago police arrested Smollett and charged him with filing a false police report, alleging that Smollett had faked the attack as a way to get attention for his upcoming album release and salary negotiations. Smollett has maintained his innocence. This case has ignited a firestorm of controversy, particularly on the topic of whether