Jussie Smollett 'Took Advantage Of The Pain And Anger Of Racism,' Police Say
The Empire actor has been arrested for falsifying his report to the police. Authorities say Smollett paid two brothers to stage last month's attack to "further his own public profile."
by Colin Dwyer
Feb 21, 2019
3 minutes
Just weeks after Jussie Smollett reported being assaulted in a potential hate crime, the Empire actor is in police custody for allegedly orchestrating the attack. Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said Smollett faked the incident, paying two brothers about $3,500 to join a "publicity stunt" staged by Smollett because he "was dissatisfied with his salary."
"Jussie Smollett took advantage of the pain and anger of racism to promote his career," Johnson said at a
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