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[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
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Authorities in Illinois are pushing back against recent reports alleging that actor Jussie Smollett was seen alongside two persons of interest in a hate-crime attack the “Empire” star claimed occurred last month. As CrimeOnline previously reported, investigators looked into a reports from a witness claiming to have seen the three men together in the building …

Police investigating tip that Jussie Smollett, suspects were seen together HOURS before alleged attack
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February 19, 2019

Police investigating tip that Jussie Smollett, suspects were seen together HOURS before alleged attack

Authorities confirmed they’re investigating a tip alleging that “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett was seen with his two accused attackers the same night he reported that he was attacked by two men outside of a Subway restaurant. Chicago Police Department spokesman Anthony Guglielmi told WLS-TV that a someone who lives in Smollett’s building or was visiting …

Sources say Jussie Smollett now suspected of sending himself threatening homophobic letter
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February 19, 2019

Sources say Jussie Smollett now suspected of sending himself threatening homophobic letter

Actor Jussie Smollett is reportedly facing new suspicion surrounding recent claims that he was the target of racist, homophobic attacks. As CrimeOnline previously reported, the “Empire” star said last month that he was attacked by two men outside of a Subway restaurant, beaten and left with a noose around his neck. That claim has opened …

Jussie Smollett: Actor was ‘adamant’ about having ‘Good Morning America’ interview, while ABC staffers doubted his story [Reports]
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February 19, 2019

Jussie Smollett: Actor was ‘adamant’ about having ‘Good Morning America’ interview, while ABC staffers doubted his story [Reports]

“Empire” actor Jussie Smollett was reportedly resolute about being interviewed by ABC’s “Good Morning America” following last month’s reported attack, though network staffers were said to be suspicious of his claims. Sources who spoke with the New York Post’s Page Six said Smollett, 35, insisted on making a TV appearance to recount the alleged January 29 …

‘Empire’ cuts Jussie Smollett scenes, storyline amid hate crime hoax investigation
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February 19, 2019

‘Empire’ cuts Jussie Smollett scenes, storyline amid hate crime hoax investigation

Jussie Smollett has been all over the news in the last few weeks, but he’ll be getting less screen time on ‘Empire’ following the purported hate crime against him. TMZ reports that ‘Empire’ producers have cut several of Smollett’s scenes from an episode filming this week –– the second-to-last of the season. According to the …

‘No plans’ for Jussie Smollett to speak to police about possible hoax hate crime: Lawyer
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February 18, 2019

‘No plans’ for Jussie Smollett to speak to police about possible hoax hate crime: Lawyer

‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett does not appear to be in any hurry to speak to Chicago detectives about the purported attack against him last month, which is looking more and more as though it may have been staged. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Chicago police spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said this weekend that authorities were seeking to interview …

‘Empire’ star Jussie Smollett may have rehearsed attack now suspected of being a hoax
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February 17, 2019

‘Empire’ star Jussie Smollett may have rehearsed attack now suspected of being a hoax

‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett, now reportedly suspected of staging a racist hate crime against himself, may have rehearsed the alleged attack, according to a new report. As CrimeOnline previously reported, police now think Smollett may have enlisted two brothers to help stage an assault against him in Chicago late last month. Those brothers were reportedly …

Cops now think Jussie Smollett paid two men to stage last month’s alleged hate crime, sources say
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February 16, 2019

Cops now think Jussie Smollett paid two men to stage last month’s alleged hate crime, sources say

With new reports citing law enforcement sources, the narrative continues to shift surrounding actor Jussie Smollett’s claims that he was the victim of a hate crime last month. As CrimeOnline previously reported, two brothers were arrested earlier this week in connection with the “Empire” star’s allegations but were later released without charge. At that time, …

Michael Cohen’s defense attorney is now representing Jussie Smollett
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February 16, 2019

Michael Cohen’s defense attorney is now representing Jussie Smollett

An attorney whose client list includes former Donald Trump lawyer Michael Cohen is now representing actor Jussie Smollett. As CrimeOnline has previously reported, the star of “Empire” claimed last month that he was the victim of an apparent hate crime outside of a Chicago Subway restaurant. In the weeks since, police have investigated his claims …