fakehatecrimes.org

fake hate crimes: a database of hate crime hoaxes in the usa

The purpose of this site is to compile a comprehensive database of the false reports of "hate crimes" committed (mostly) in the USA. It builds on the work of Laird Wilcox, whose Crying Wolf (PDF) is the original book on this subject. The books Hate Crime Hoax and Hate Crimes: Criminal Law & Identity Politics are recommended.

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484. Jussie Smollett’s neighbors cast doubt on his attack story / Meanwhile, Chicago police said Sunday that Smollett has yet to turn over data from his cellphone to verify that he was on the phone with his music manager, Brandon Moore, when he was allegedly attacked / 2019-02-11
485. Sources: Police investigating whether Jussie Smollett staged attack with help of others, allegedly being written off 'Empire' / Chicago police confirmed Thursday that detectives are talking to two persons of interest in connection with the alleged attack on "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett. Multiple sour

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Type of hoax: suspected

Date: 2019-01-29

Location: Chicago IL

Summary: Jussie Smollett was allegedly attacked by Trump Supporters in Downtown Chicago.