Smollett charged in 2007 for 'Providing false information'

In 2007 Jussie Smollett was charged with DUI, driving without a license, and providing false information to law enforcement officials, according to reports released Tuesday. He pleaded no contest.

"Tuesday the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office confirmed that in August of 2007 Smollett pleaded no contest to DUI, driving without a license and providing false information to law enforcement," according to CBS Chicago.

"He was sentenced to two years probation and given a choice of paying a fine or jail. Officials could not confirm which  Smollett chose. A spokesman for the Chicago Police Department said the department was already aware of the plea."

This latest revelation may have great impact on how prosecutors handle the current alleged balderdash, that is, the false attack by two white men.

On Saturday, CBS Chicago reported that, according to law enforcement officials, new evidence strongly suggested that Smollett staged the January 29 attack on himself:

Sources say at least one of the brothers bought the rope used in the incident at Smollett’s request. The sources also say the 'Empire' actor paid for the rope, which was purchased at the Crafty Beaver Hardware Store the weekend of Jan. 25. The brothers were paid $3,500 before leaving for Nigeria and were promised an additional $500 upon their return.

CBS Chicago reported Monday that law enforcement officials had reason to believe that Smollett concocted the attack on himself because he was angry that a threatening letter he received the week before the attack did not get a "bigger reaction."

"When the letter didn’t get enough attention, he concocted the staged attack," according to a source who told CBS Chicago.

Of course, there's nothing to make one dismiss the idea that Smollett didn't craft the letter himself, like he did by having the brothers go to the Crafty Beaver to buy a "noose." 

On Tuesday, ABC News reported that the two brothers who allegedly staged the attack on Smollett indicated that this was the case and that Smollett was involved in sending the threatening letter to himself.

"The FBI and the US Postal Inspection Service are currently investigating whether Jussie Smollett played a role in sending a threatening letter addressed to him at 'Empire’s' Chicago studio prior to the alleged attack," ABC News reported. "The accusation, made by the two brothers who were persons of interest, has not been confirmed."

But if they are later confirmed, the question is, will Smollett see the inside of the slammer? Probably not--he has a nice singing voice.

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