Morning Wire The Jussie Smollett Verdict | Dec. 10, 2021
Dec 10, 2021
The jury delivers a verdict in the high-profile Jussie Smollett trial, raising questions about societal implications and evidence presented. Meanwhile, teachers face burnout, complicating the return to remote learning amid rising crime rates. The discussion also highlights the surge in hate crimes in NYC and its troubling effects on marginalized students. In the backdrop, critical topics like vaccine approvals and unionization efforts in the U.S. show the ever-evolving landscape of current affairs.
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Smollett Verdict
- Jussie Smollett was found guilty on five of six felony counts for faking a hate crime.
- He claimed he was attacked by two men shouting racist and homophobic slurs.
School Closures
- Some schools are closing or going remote due to teacher burnout, not COVID-19.
- This is offered as a perk to retain teachers, impacting families.
Learning Loss Resistance
- There's resistance to tracking the negative impact of school closures on students.
- Some argue focusing on learning loss would be damaging.