‘I find it very interesting’: Jussie Smollett’s associates question timing of his rehab announcement

Abimbola (Bola) and Olabinjo (Ola) Osundairo, brothers who allegedly helped actor Jussie Smollett perform an elaborate hate crime hoax in 2019, they are saying they’re suspicious of the actor’s recent decision to enter rehab.

Smollett was found guilty on six counts of disorderly conduct and convicted to 150 days in prison and ordered to pay $120,106 after reporting that he was attacked by two homophobic and racist Trump supporters. Smollett was released from prison after appealing his conviction.

The Osundairo brothers claim that as a result of the continuing appeal, the actor could also be trying to realize sympathy from the courts.

“AND he found it very interesting that he decided to be reviewed at this time, on the eve of the decision on the appeal. “I believe you and anyone with a brain might find it a bit of suspicious that he took advantage of this moment and persons are skeptical,” Bola told TMZ.

The brothers say they’ve never seen the actor have a substance abuse problem, but admitted they’ve seen him use drugs recreationally.

“If you really have a problem. We hope you recover and find the help you need.” – said Ola.

Bola encouraged his former friend to return clean.

“They’re not lying after they say it will set you free. So when you come out and tell your truth, the reality, and not only your truth, because your truth might be a bit of misleading, you understand? I believe. You will feel higher.”

Olabinja, an aspiring actor, he said Daily Mail. This helped Smollett perform a hoax because he believed it may very well be useful to him and his brother’s acting profession.

“I wanted to do it because if we could do it for him, it would probably help our careers,” he said.

Abimbola testified that Smollett paid him and his brother $3,500 to assist in the staged attack.