Taraji P. Henson calls for Jussie Smollett's release, cites Emmett Till's murder
“I am not here to debate you on his innocence but we can agree that the punishment does not fit the crime,” Smollett's former costar wrote on Instagram.
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National story. 6 articles from 6 sources. Updated Mar 14, 2022.
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3 sourcesTaraji P. Henson calls for Jussie Smollett's release, cites Emmett Till's murder
Taraji P. Henson Says Jussie Smollett's Sentence "Does Not Fit the Crime"
Taraji P. Henson calls for Empire co-star Jussie Smollett's release: 'The punishment does not fit the crime'
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1 sourceTaraji P. Henson comparing Jussie Smollett to Emmett Till sparks widespread derision
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2 sourcesSmollett's Empire co-star Taraji P. Henson links 150 days in jail 'injustice' to lynching of Emmett Till
'Empire' Star Taraji Henson Invokes Emmett Till in 'Free Jussie' Demand After Smollett Sentencing