Correction: Empire Cast Member-Attack-Police story
6 years ago

Correction: Empire Cast Member-Attack-Police story

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — In a story March 26 about Chicago’s police superintendent and mayor being angered by prosecutors’ surprise decision to drop charges against Jussie Smollett, The Associated Press reported an incorrect age for Laquan McDonald, who was fatally shot by a Chicago police officer. A corrected version of the story is below: Smollett case focused unwanted attention on Chicago police Prosecutors’ surprise decision to drop charges against former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett angered Chicago’s police superintendent and mayor By TAMMY WEBBER Associated Press CHICAGO — The surprise decision by prosecutors to drop charges against Jussie Smollett angered Chicago’s police superintendent and mayor, who said the alleged hoax was costly to investigate and dragged the city’s reputation through the mud. Instead, he stood in front of reporters Tuesday and insisted that he’d done nothing wrong and had been “truthful and consistent on every single level since day one.” His attorneys said his record had “been wiped clean.” “This is a whitewash of justice,” said a visibly angry Mayor Rahm Emanuel, standing beside police Superintendent Eddie Johnson, whom he handpicked to lead the department in a shakeup after the shooting of a black 17-year-old Laquan McDonald by a white officer. He also said the $10,000 paid by Smollett “doesn’t even come close to what the city spent in resources.” “Our officers did hard work.

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Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
Top News
4 months, 1 week ago

Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned

Hindustan Times  

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday overturned actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction on charges that he staged a racist and homophobic attack against himself in downtown Chicago in 2019 and lied to police. Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned Smollett's appeal argued that a special prosecutor should not have been allowed to intervene after …

Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett appeal of conviction for staging racist attack
1 year ago

Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett appeal of conviction for staging racist attack

Hindustan Times  

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Supreme Court will hear an appeal of actor Jussie Smollett's disorderly conduct conviction for staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019, then lying to Chicago police about it. HT Image The court on Wednesday accepted the appeal from Smollett, formerly a cast member of the television drama “Empire.” It will review a …

Illinois appeals court hears arguments on Jussie Smollett request to toss convictions
1 year, 6 months ago

Illinois appeals court hears arguments on Jussie Smollett request to toss convictions

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jussie Smollett’s lawyers told an Illinois appellate court Tuesday it should toss the former “Empire” actor’s convictions for staging a racist, homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and then lying about it to Chicago police, arguing that anger over the case led to properly dismissed charges being improperly restored. Uche added that many of the issues surrounding the …

After Jussie Smollett verdict, more court cases await
3 years, 3 months ago

After Jussie Smollett verdict, more court cases await

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — A jury’s guilty verdict that Jussie Smollett faked a racist and homophobic attack isn’t the end of legal proceedings for the former “Empire” actor or others. The move by State’s Attorney Kim Foxx infuriated then-Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who lashed out at Smollett for dragging the city’s reputation “through the mud” and wasting police resources on a hoax. In …

Empire actor Jussie Smollett was initially viewed as a hate crime victim, lead investigator says
3 years, 3 months ago

Empire actor Jussie Smollett was initially viewed as a hate crime victim, lead investigator says

ABC  

A former Chicago police detective has told the trial of actor Jussie Smollett that he initially viewed the former Empire star as a victim of a hate crime. Key points: Jussie Smollett is defending charges he lied to police about a homophobic and racist attack A lead investigator says police initially viewed the actor as a victim The prosecution says …

Chicago cop is first witness to testify at Jussie Smollett trial
3 years, 3 months ago

Chicago cop is first witness to testify at Jussie Smollett trial

Daily Mail  

Jussie Smollett and the two Nigerian brothers he allegedly hired to stage a racist and homophobic attack on him in Chicago were seen two days before the incident on surveillance footage appearing to perform a ‘dry run.’ Jurors at his trial Tuesday were shown footage of Smollett walking near the scene of the alleged attack with Olabinjo and Abimbola Osundairo …

Key moments since Jussie Smollett reported Chicago attack
3 years, 4 months ago

Key moments since Jussie Smollett reported Chicago attack

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jussie Smollett goes to trial Monday on charges that he lied to Chicago police when the former “Empire” actor and R&B singer reported being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack nearly three years ago. Jan. 30, 2019 — Chicago police say they’ve reviewed hundreds of hours of surveillance camera footage, including of Smollett walking downtown, but …

Jussie Smollett pleads not guilty to staging racist and homophobic attack on himself
5 years, 1 month ago

Jussie Smollett pleads not guilty to staging racist and homophobic attack on himself

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Empire actor Jussie …

Key moments since Jussie Smollett reported Chicago attack
5 years, 1 month ago

Key moments since Jussie Smollett reported Chicago attack

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — “Empire” actor and R&B singer Jussie Smollett told Chicago police in January 2019 that two men physically attacked him and yelled racial and homophobic slurs. Feb. 17, 2019 — Chicago police say they’re still seeking a follow-up interview with Smollett after receiving new information that “shifted” their investigation of a reported attack on the “Empire” actor. — Guglielimi …

Judge allows Chicago suit against Jussie Smollett to proceed
5 years, 5 months ago

Judge allows Chicago suit against Jussie Smollett to proceed

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — A federal judge on Tuesday refused to dismiss Chicago’s lawsuit against former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett. U.S. District Virginia Kendall’s ruling means that Chicago’s suit that seeks to recoup $130,000 that city officials say the police department spent investigating Smollett’s claim that he was a victim of a racist and homophobic attack in January can proceed. The police …

Cops release 911 calls on night Jussie Smollett was 'attacked'
5 years, 9 months ago

Cops release 911 calls on night Jussie Smollett was 'attacked'

Daily Mail  

Chicago Police have released two 911 calls made by Jussie Smollett's friend on the night the Empire actor claimed he was attacked. Chicago Police on Wednesday released the two 911 call smade by Jussie Smollett's friend on the night the Empire actor claimed he was attacked 'I just need the police to come by, I work for an artist, I …

Chicago Police releases new records in Jussie Smollett case, suggesting a deal was made before actor's arrest
5 years, 9 months ago

Chicago Police releases new records in Jussie Smollett case, suggesting a deal was made before actor's arrest

Firstpost  

Jussie Smollett was charged with 16 counts alleging he lied to police when reporting he’d been the victim of a racist, anti-gay attack in January. CHICAGO | New documents on the Jussie Smollett case released Thursday show that prosecutors told Chicago police detectives that a possible deal with the Empire actor was in the works a month before charges against …

File says Smollett couldn’t contact brothers after arrest
5 years, 10 months ago

File says Smollett couldn’t contact brothers after arrest

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — One of Jussie Smollett’s conditions after posting $10,000 bail amid charges he lied about being the victim of a racist, anti-gay attack was that he have no contact with two brothers police say he paid to help stage the incident, according to a case file unsealed Thursday in Chicago. In his order for the file to be unsealed, …

A look at the cast of characters in the Jussie Smollett saga
6 years ago

A look at the cast of characters in the Jussie Smollett saga

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jussie Smollett, a successful but not A-list actor, burst into the world’s consciousness in January after he reported being the victim of a racist and anti-gay attack. A look at those involved: THE CELEBRITY Actor and musician Jussie Smollett went from child star to one of the few actors to play a black, gay character on prime-time TV …

Smollett saga shook public trust, heightened racial tensions
6 years ago

Smollett saga shook public trust, heightened racial tensions

Associated Press  

In the two months since Jussie Smollett reported a late-night attack by assailants shouting racial and anti-gay slurs, the “Empire” actor and activist went from victim to defendant. The decision to drop charges has sparked a backlash that prompted the actor’s attorney to issue a blistering statement Wednesday accusing Chicago officials and police of trying to “smear” Smollett even after …

Text of statement from Jussie Smollett’s attorney
6 years ago

Text of statement from Jussie Smollett’s attorney

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jussie Smollett’s attorney, Patricia Brown Holmes, issued the following statement Wednesday, which she said was in response to the Chicago Police Department releasing “one-sided evidence” and continuing a “smear campaign” against Smollett after charges that the “Empire” actor faked a racist, anti-gay attack were dropped. No public official has the right to violate Mr. Smollett’s due process rights. …

Chicago prosecutor defends decision to drop Smollett charges
6 years ago

Chicago prosecutor defends decision to drop Smollett charges

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx on Wednesday defended the decision by her staff to drop charges that “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett staged a racist, anti-gay attack in January. “None whatsoever.” Email and text messages provided to the Chicago Sun-Times by Foxx’s office show former first lady Michelle Obama’s chief of staff Tina Tchen contacted Foxx a few …

The Latest: Lawyer defends Smollett assertions of innocence
6 years ago

The Latest: Lawyer defends Smollett assertions of innocence

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Latest on “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett : 9:15 p.m. An attorney for Jussie Smollett says she is disappointed authorities in Chicago are “continuing their campaign” against the “Empire” actor despite prosecutors dropping the charges against him. ___ 6 p.m. Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx is defending the decision by her staff to drop charges against “Empire” …

Jussie Smollett's charges dropped; Chicago mayor calls decision a 'whitewash of justice'
6 years ago

Jussie Smollett's charges dropped; Chicago mayor calls decision a 'whitewash of justice'

Firstpost  

Prosecutors still insist Jussie Smollett faked a racist, anti-gay attack on himself in the hopes that the attention would advance his acting career. He said Smollett had exploited hate-crime laws meant to protect minorities by turning the laws “inside out, upside down for only one thing — himself.” “Where is the accountability in the system?” Emanuel asked. Defense attorneys said …

The Latest: Fox ‘gratified’ that charges dropped
6 years ago

The Latest: Fox ‘gratified’ that charges dropped

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Latest on the case against “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett : 8 p.m. Fox Television, which produces “Empire,” says it is “gratified” that all charges against actor Jussie Smollett have been dropped. ___ 1:55 p.m. Chicago’s police union is outraged but not surprised that prosecutors dropped charges against “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett. Preib says Foxx “hasn’t worked with …

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says Jussie Smollett case is ‘making fools of all of us’
6 years ago

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says Jussie Smollett case is ‘making fools of all of us’

LA Times  

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, right, and Chicago Police Supt. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s furor continued Wednesday as he accused actor Jussie Smollett of abusing the city and taking its anti-hate values and turning them “upside down and inside out.” The politician appeared on “Good Morning America” on Wednesday to discuss the stunning reversal in the “Empire” actor’s case from the …

Key moments since Jussie Smollett reported Chicago attack
6 years ago

Key moments since Jussie Smollett reported Chicago attack

Daily Mail  

'Empire' actor and R&B singer Jussie Smollett told Chicago police in January that two men attacked him and yelled racial and homophobic slurs. February 17 - Chicago police say they're still seeking a follow-up interview with Smollett after receiving new information that 'shifted' their investigation of a reported attack on the 'Empire' actor. February 20 - Chicago police say Smollett …

Jussie Smollett case: Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel slams decision to drop charges
6 years ago

Jussie Smollett case: Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel slams decision to drop charges

LA Times  

“Empire” actor Jussie Smollett thanks supporters after criminal charges in his Chicago disorderly conduct case were dropped. If they want to dispute those acts, then the place to do that is in court, not in secrecy.” In a statement on Tuesday, representatives for 20th Century Fox Television and Fox Entertainment said they were “gratified that all charges against Smollett have …

The Latest: ‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett pleads not guilty
6 years ago

The Latest: ‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett pleads not guilty

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Latest on the case against “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett : 10 a.m. “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett has pleaded not guilty to the charges accusing him of lying to police about being attacked in downtown Chicago a few weeks ago. ___ 9:05 a.m. “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett has arrived at a Chicago courthouse where he’s expected to plead …

Key moments in the case against actor Jussie Smollett
6 years ago

Key moments in the case against actor Jussie Smollett

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett told Chicago police in January that two men physically attacked him and yelled racial and homophobic slurs. Feb. 16 — Police say the investigation has “shifted” after the questioning of the two brothers and that they’ve requested a follow-up interview with Smollett. — Police say the Cook County State’s Attorney has charged Smollett with …

Key moments since Jussie Smollett reported Chicago attack
6 years ago

Key moments since Jussie Smollett reported Chicago attack

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — “Empire” actor and R&B singer Jussie Smollett told Chicago police in January that two men physically attacked him and yelled racial and homophobic slurs. Feb. 17 — Chicago police say they’re still seeking a follow-up interview with Smollett after receiving new information that “shifted” their investigation of a reported attack on the “Empire” actor. — Guglielimi declines to …

Jussie Smollett indicted on 16 counts for allegedly phony claims of racist, homophobic attack
6 years ago

Jussie Smollett indicted on 16 counts for allegedly phony claims of racist, homophobic attack

LA Times  

Chicago Tribune Cook County grand jury has indicted “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett on 16 counts of disorderly conduct for allegedly lying to police about being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack. The multiple counts highlight different aspects of Smollett’s allegedly phony story, including claims that his attackers beat him, poured a chemical substance on him and put a …

Correction: Empire Cast Member-Attack story
6 years, 1 month ago

Correction: Empire Cast Member-Attack story

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — In one version of a Feb. 21 story about “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett being charged with staging an attack on himself in Chicago, The Associated Press erroneously referred to police Superintendent Eddie Johnson speaking at a Thursday afternoon news conference. A corrected version of the story is below: Case against Jussie Smollett resembles detailed movie script Prosecution’s case …

Key moments since Jussie Smollett reported Chicago attack
6 years, 1 month ago

Key moments since Jussie Smollett reported Chicago attack

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — “Empire” actor and R&B singer Jussie Smollett told Chicago police last month that two men physically attacked him and yelled racial and homophobic slurs. Feb. 17 — Chicago police say they’re still seeking a follow-up interview with Smollett after receiving new information that “shifted” their investigation of a reported attack on the “Empire” actor. — Guglielimi declines to …

The Latest: Lawyer call Smollett man of character, integrity
6 years, 1 month ago

The Latest: Lawyer call Smollett man of character, integrity

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Latest on the attack reported by Jussie Smollett : 8:15 p.m. Lawyers for Jussie Smollett say the Chicago Police Department put on an “organized law enforcement spectacle” when its superintendent detailed investigators’ findings about the alleged attack on the “Empire” actor. ___ 2:35 p.m. Mayor Rahm Emanuel says hate crimes will never be tolerated in Chicago and …

Chicago police chief angry over alleged Smollett hoax
6 years, 1 month ago

Chicago police chief angry over alleged Smollett hoax

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson took it personally when detectives determined that “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett allegedly lied about being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack. “‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett took advantage of the pain and anger of racism to promote his career.” Johnson, a lifelong Chicagoan, grew up in some of the city’s toughest and …

Jussie Smollett arrested, placed in police custody after filing false report of alleged racist attack
6 years, 1 month ago

Jussie Smollett arrested, placed in police custody after filing false report of alleged racist attack

Firstpost  

Charges against Jussie Smollett emerged on the same day that detectives and two brothers who were earlier deemed suspects testified before a grand jury Jussie Smollett has been arrested and placed in custody following charges of felony disorderly conduct. BREAKING: Chicago police spokesman: 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett turns self in on accusation of making false police report. — The Associated …

‘Empire’ actor charged with making false police report
6 years, 1 month ago

‘Empire’ actor charged with making false police report

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett was charged Wednesday with making a false police report when he said he was attacked in downtown Chicago by two men who hurled racist and anti-gay slurs and looped a rope around his neck, police said. In a statement, attorneys Todd Pugh and Victor Henderson said Smollett “enjoys the presumption of innocence, particularly when …

The Latest: Smollett’s lawyers vow ‘aggressive defense’
6 years, 1 month ago

The Latest: Smollett’s lawyers vow ‘aggressive defense’

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Latest on the attack reported by Jussie Smollett : 7:50 p.m. ___ 6:55 p.m. Chicago police say ‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett has been charged with felony disorderly conduct for allegedly filing a false police report when he reported that he was attacked by two masked men. ___ 6:45 p.m. An attorney representing two brothers implicated in the …

Jussie Smollett out of jail after posting bond, and returns to ‘Empire’ set
6 years, 1 month ago

Jussie Smollett out of jail after posting bond, and returns to ‘Empire’ set

LA Times  

Eddie Johnson, superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, comments on “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett being charged with disorderly conduct for allegedly filing a false police report. Mr. Smollett is a young man of impeccable character and integrity who fiercely and solemnly maintains his innocence and feels betrayed by a system that apparently wants to skip due process and proceed directly …

"Empire" star Jussie Smollett took “advantage of the pain and anger of racism," Chicago police say
6 years, 1 month ago

"Empire" star Jussie Smollett took “advantage of the pain and anger of racism," Chicago police say

Salon  

Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson at a Thursday press conference unleashed a rhetorical barrage aimed at “Empire” star Jussie Smollett, who was arrested this morning for faking a hate crime. “As I look out into the crowd, I just wish that the families of gun violence in this city got this much attention, because that’s who really deserves the amount …

A timeline of how the Jussie Smollett case unfolded
6 years, 1 month ago

A timeline of how the Jussie Smollett case unfolded

LA Times  

The saga of Jussie Smollett’s alleged January attack in Chicago took a surreal series of twists and turns leading up to the March 26 announcement that all charges against the “Empire” actor had been dropped. Later that day, the entertainer’s lawyers released a statement saying that although Smollett felt “victimized” by suspicions of the attack being a hoax, the actor …

Key moments since Jussie Smollett reported Chicago attack
6 years, 1 month ago

Key moments since Jussie Smollett reported Chicago attack

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — “Empire” actor and R&B singer Jussie Smollett told Chicago police last month that two men physically attacked him and yelled racial and homophobic slurs. Some key moments in the story: Jan. 29 — Jussie Smollett tells Chicago police he was physically attacked by two men in downtown Chicago while out getting food from a Subway restaurant at 2 …

Chicago police seek follow-up interview with Jussie Smollett
6 years, 1 month ago

Chicago police seek follow-up interview with Jussie Smollett

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Chicago police said Sunday they’re still seeking a follow-up interview with Jussie Smollett after receiving new information that “shifted” their investigation of a reported attack on the “Empire” actor. The trajectory of the investigation “shifted” after detectives questioned two brothers about the attack and released them late Friday without charges, police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said Saturday. Pamela Sharp, …

The Latest: Smollett says no truth he played role in attack
6 years, 1 month ago

The Latest: Smollett says no truth he played role in attack

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Latest on the investigation of the attack on Jussie Smollett : 11 p.m. In a statement late Saturday the lawyers say: “Nothing is further from the truth and anyone claiming otherwise is lying.” His lawyers say that Smollett will continue to cooperate with a Chicago police investigation into the reported attack. Chicago police earlier Saturday said their …

Key moments in actor Jussie Smollett’s Chicago attack
6 years, 1 month ago

Key moments in actor Jussie Smollett’s Chicago attack

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — “Empire” actor and R&B singer Jussie Smollett told Chicago police last month that two men physically attacked him and yelled racial and homophobic slurs. Some key moments in the story: Jan. 29 —Jussie Smollett tells Chicago police he was physically attacked by two men in downtown Chicago while out getting food from a Subway restaurant at 2 a.m. …

Chicago police: Jussie Smollett assault case has ‘shifted’
6 years, 1 month ago

Chicago police: Jussie Smollett assault case has ‘shifted’

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Chicago police said Saturday the investigation into the assault reported by Jussie Smollett has “shifted” due to information received from two brothers questioned in the case, and attorneys for the “Empire” actor blasted reports alleging he played a role in his own attack. “We can confirm that the information received from the individuals questioned by police earlier in …

Chicago police release 2 men questioned in Smollett case
6 years, 1 month ago

Chicago police release 2 men questioned in Smollett case

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Chicago police released without charges two Nigerian brothers arrested on suspicion of assaulting “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett and said they have new evidence to investigate as a result of questioning them. “The individuals questioned by police in the Empire case have now been released without charging and detectives have additional investigative work to complete,” Chicago police spokesman Anthony …

Chicago police release 2 men questioned in Smollett case
6 years, 1 month ago

Chicago police release 2 men questioned in Smollett case

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Chicago police late Friday released without charges two Nigerian brothers arrested on suspicion of assaulting “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett and said they have new evidence to investigate as a result of questioning them. “The individuals questioned by police in the Empire case have now been released without charging and detectives have additional investigative work to complete,” Chicago police …

The Latest: Chicago police release men held in Smollett case
6 years, 1 month ago

The Latest: Chicago police release men held in Smollett case

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Latest on the attack on “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett : 9:25 p.m. Chicago police say they have released two Nigerian brothers who had been arrested earlier in the week on suspicion of assaulting “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett, saying that detectives have additional investigative work to complete. Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi tweeted: “Due to new evidence as a …

Jussie Smollett assault case has ‘shifted,’ Chicago police say
6 years, 1 month ago

Jussie Smollett assault case has ‘shifted,’ Chicago police say

LA Times  

Actor Jussie Smollett reported being attacked near his apartment. Chicago police said Saturday the investigation into the assault reported by Jussie Smollett has “shifted” due to information received from two brothers questioned in the case, and attorneys for the “Empire” actor blasted reports alleging he played a role in his own attack. “We can confirm that the information received from …

Chicago police, Fox dispute reports about Smollett attack
6 years, 1 month ago

Chicago police, Fox dispute reports about Smollett attack

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Chicago police said Thursday night that local media reports that the attack against “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett was a hoax are unconfirmed. The reports surfaced as detectives were questioning two “persons of interest” who were captured on surveillance cameras in the area of downtown Chicago where Smollett said he was attacked last month. The spokesman added that Johnson …

Jussie Smollett attack: Empire actor discusses 'racist and homophobic' assault in new interview
6 years, 1 month ago

Jussie Smollett attack: Empire actor discusses 'racist and homophobic' assault in new interview

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. You don’t even want to see the truth.’” Smollett’s interview comes two weeks after police …

Police say reports that Jussie Smollett attack was a hoax are unconfirmed
6 years, 1 month ago

Police say reports that Jussie Smollett attack was a hoax are unconfirmed

LA Times  

Chicago police say that media reports about Jussie Smollett’s attack being a hoax have not been confirmed and are inaccurate. The Chicago Police Department issued a statement Thursday in response to local reports that claimed the Jan. 29 attack against Smollett was staged by the “Empire” actor and the two “persons of interest” being interviewed by the police. “Media reports …

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