It was recently revealed that Empire actor, Jussie Smollett staged the hate crime attack on himself because he was unhappy with the popular series.
On Thursday, February 21st, the Chicago police department released a statement. According to Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson, US actor Jussie Smollett staged a fake attack on himself because he was “dissatisfied with his salary”.
The actor decided to take advantage of the issue of racism to promote his career.
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Eddie Johnson said:
“The stunt was orchestrated because he was dissatisfied with his salary”.
He further revealed
“Jussie Smollett took advantage of the pain and anger of racism to promote his career.” Johnson, who appeared visibly angry, called Smollett’s actions.”
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Smollett, who is black and openly gay, told police he was the victim of a hate crime, claiming on January 29, that two people yelled homophobic and racist statements at him, beat him, threw bleach on him and put a noose around his neck.
The actor turned himself into police early Thursday after he was charged Wednesday night with felony disorderly conduct in filing a false police report.
