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Man testifies Smollett recruited him, brother to fake attack

By DON BABWIN and SARA BURNETTDecember 2, 2021 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — An aspiring actor testified Wednesday that Jussie Smollett recruited him and his brother to stage a homophobic and racist attack on him in downtown Chicago nearly three years ago, saying the former “Empire” star even instructed them on how to throw fake punches.

Records: Police paid for hotel for brothers in Smollett case

By TAMMY WEBBERMarch 28, 2019 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police provided a six-night hotel stay with separate rooms and 24-hour security to two brothers who said they were paid by "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett to stage a racist, anti-gay attack on him, according to investigative reports released Wednesday to several media outlets...

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