Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
Kamala Harris breaks silence on Jussie Smollett: ‘Sad, frustrated, and disappointed’
Democratic presidential contender Kamala D. Harris broke her silence Thursday on the Jussie Smollett case, calling the apparent hoax disappointing and a distraction from fighting racism and homophobia. Published February 21, 2019
Jussie Smollett ‘Empire’ suspension under 20th Century Fox consideration: Report
One reported motive for Jussie Smollett to fake a hate crime was to garner sympathy and prevent the makers of "Empire" from reducing his role. It may become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Published February 20, 2019
Michael Avenatti calls on Jussie Smollett bandwagon jumpers to ‘eat crow & denounce this stunt’
Stormy Daniels' attorney called out people who swallowed "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett's claim of being the victim of a hate crime, saying public figures were too quick to jump on the bandwagon and now need to "eat crow." Published February 20, 2019
Jussie Smollett attorneys decry Chicago police leaks after felony charge
Jussie Smollett's attorneys attacked Chicago investigators Wednesday evening, accusing them of defaming the actor with leaks. Published February 20, 2019
Adam Schiff deletes tweet praising Jussie Smollett
The leader of the U.S. House's investigative panel deleted a tweet praising suspected hate-crime hoaxter Jussie Smollett for his "moral clarity." Published February 20, 2019
Kim Foxx recuses herself from Jussie Smollett investigation
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx will not be involved in the investigation of hate-crime charges made by "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett. Published February 19, 2019
Kamala Harris’ Jamaican father, Donald Harris, rips 2020 Democrat for pushing marijuana ‘stereotype’
When Sen. Kamala Harris said last week that she obviously supports marijuana legalization and has smoked the plant, she cited her ethnicity -- "Half my family's from Jamaica. Are you kidding me?" Her Jamaican father is not happy about that. Published February 19, 2019
Jussie Smollett ‘f—-ed up Black History Month,’ Cardi B says in Instagram video
Who cares about wasting police resources and smearing Trump supporters as racist gay-bashers? Jussie Smollett has ruined Black History Month, according to rap star Cardi B. Published February 19, 2019
Jussie Smollett was convicted of providing false information to law enforcement in 2007
Jussie Smollett, the actor suspected of faking a hate crime against himself, has a criminal record -- for providing false information to authorities. Published February 19, 2019
Jussie Smollett: Feds probe actor’s role in threatening letter
Federal officials are reportedly examining whether "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett has made a habit of hate-crime hoaxes. Published February 19, 2019
Rod Rosenstein to step down: Report
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has reportedly set his expected departure from the Justice Department for mid-March. Published February 18, 2019
Louis Farrakhan chides Ilhan Omar for Jewish money apology
Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan says Rep. Ilhan Omar merely spoke the truth and should not have apologized for saying Israel and the U.S. Jewish lobby use money to control U.S. politicians. Published February 18, 2019
Olabinjo and Abimbola Osundairo, brothers in Jussie Smollett case, break silence
Olabinjo and Abimbola Osundairo, the two men who were arrested on suspicion of committing a hate crime against actor Jussie Smollett, denied attacking the black, gay actor or having any prejudice against him. Published February 18, 2019
Beto O’Rourke: Tear down existing border walls
Rising Democratic star Beto O'Rourke of Texas said Thursday that not only does he oppose President Trump's border wall but he would rip out existing walls along the U.S.-Mexico border. Published February 14, 2019
Jussie Smollett staged attack with ‘persons of interest,’ was being written off ‘Empire’: Report
A Chicago TV station reported Thursday that police believe two Nigerian men and Jussie Smollett conspired to fake an attack on the "Empire" actor in an effort to keep him on the show, a claim that both the Chicago PD and Fox Entertainment swiftly denied. Published February 14, 2019
Jussie Smollett attack ‘persons of interest’ are black: Report
The two "persons of interest" whom actor Jussie Smollett said Thursday beat him up in a racist attack last month are both reportedly black. Published February 14, 2019
David Duke backs Ilhan Omar in Elliott Abrams clash
Rep. Ilhan Omar's clash Wednesday with special Venezuela envoy Elliott Abrams won her a fan -- former Ku Klux Klan Grand Wizard David Duke. Published February 13, 2019
David Hogg calls for Michelle Obama 2020 bid
America's most-prominent gun control advocate pined for the Obama administration Wednesday. Former Parkland high school student David Hogg took to Twitter to call for a rerun -- this time with Michelle at the head of the ticket. Published February 13, 2019
Cory Booker, vegan, says meat-eating will destroy planet
Sen. Cory Booker said in an interview published Tuesday that the continuation of meat-eating will destroy the planet. Published February 12, 2019
Ilhan Omar retweets Ady Barkan thread denouncing Nancy Pelosi, pushing Jewish money claims
Just hours after apologizing for making comments deemed anti-Semitic, Rep. Ilhan Omar retweeted a thread defending her claim that campaign contributions from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee buy support for the group's positions. Published February 11, 2019
