[UPDATE] Cops dismiss reports that Jussie Smollett and persons of interest were together prior to alleged hate crime

[UPDATE] Cops dismiss reports that Jussie Smollett and persons of interest were together prior to alleged hate crime
Police investigating tip that Jussie Smollett, suspects were seen together HOURS before alleged attack
Sources say Jussie Smollett now suspected of sending himself threatening homophobic letter
Jussie Smollett: Actor was ‘adamant’ about having ‘Good Morning America’ interview, while ABC staffers doubted his story [Reports]
‘Empire’ cuts Jussie Smollett scenes, storyline amid hate crime hoax investigation
‘No plans’ for Jussie Smollett to speak to police about possible hoax hate crime: Lawyer
‘Empire’ star Jussie Smollett may have rehearsed attack now suspected of being a hoax
Cops now think Jussie Smollett paid two men to stage last month’s alleged hate crime, sources say
Michael Cohen’s defense attorney is now representing Jussie Smollett