“Empire” star Jussie Smollett is reportedly now in police custody. New reports claim Chicago police arrested the 36-year-old for allegedly filing a false police report claiming he’s a victim of a hate-crime attack.
According to Chicago Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi, Smollett is under arrest following buzz about him possibly staging last month’s horrific assault.
Press Briefing: Jussie Smollet is under arrest and in custody of detectives. At 9am at #ChicagoPolice Headquarters, Supt Eddie Johnson, Commander of Area Central Detectives Edward Wodnicki will brief reporters on the investigation prior to the defendants appearance in court. pic.twitter.com/9PSv8Ojec2
— Anthony Guglielmi (@AJGuglielmi) February 21, 2019
According to reports, detectives are presenting evidence to a grand jury to determine whether to indict Smollett on filing a false police report.
“Jussie Smollett is now officially classified as a suspect in a criminal investigation by #ChicagoPolice for filing a false police report (Class 4 felony),” spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said on Twitter. “Detectives are currently presenting evidence before a Cook County Grand Jury.” (Variety)
Jussie is expected to appear at a bond hearing later in day.
A bond hearing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Central Time in Cook County Criminal Court, police said. Chicago Police officials will brief reporters on the investigation prior to Smollett’s court appearance, Gugliemi said. (Washington Post)
On Sunday, Los Angeles-based activist Najee Ali lashed out at Smollett for allegedly making false claims and having the world believe he fell victim to a hate crime.
“It’s a slap in the face. We have many members of the black community and the LGBTQ community who have been the victims of racism and hate crimes, so for Smollett to say that he was a victim…and we believe is a lie…certainly is an injustice to those true victims…,” Ali said. “Jussie Smollett must be brought to justice for lying.” (ABC 7 Chicago)
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Over the past few days, various hip-hop entertainers have trolled Jussie.
SMHHHHH – @50cent you gotta chillllllll! STOP! LMFAO! @JussieSmollett #SOHHNews pic.twitter.com/blYBmksYkB
— SOHH (@sohh) February 21, 2019
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It’s 2019 people, things are a little different now. Commander Emanuel Gonzalez would say,if you see him shoot him on sight. pic.twitter.com/HMki92h3uI
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SMH. LOL. Boosie on one today! lol @BOOSIEOFFICIAL #SOHHNews pic.twitter.com/vGFKipXnhe
— SOHH (@sohh) February 19, 2019
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SMH. NO COMMENT! lol @BOOSIEOFFICIAL #SOHHNews pic.twitter.com/ZcHpXQ9yMO
— SOHH (@sohh) February 19, 2019
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