Jussie Smollett Arrested Over False Attack Report

Jussie Smollett Arrested Over False Attack Report

US actor Jussie Smollett has been arrested in Chicago after being charged with filing a false police report.

The Empire star had said he was subjected to a homophobic and racist physical attack by two men in January.

Police suspect the 36-year-old actor paid two Nigerian brothers to stage the attack. They are both co-operating with the investigation, US media report.

His lawyers have not yet commented. On Wednesday, they said they would “mount an aggressive defence”.

Idowu Babalola Photo
Idowu Babalola

Socially Not Social. IG & Twitter - @Braggamando

All author posts
Related Posts
Rapper Don Toliver arrested for DUI
Rapper Don Toliver arrested for DUI

American rapper Don Toliver has been arrested by the police for driving under the influence (DUI). A report from...

50 Cent mocks Jay-Z
50 Cent mocks Jay-Z

50 Cent went after Jay-Z on Instagram Monday when the Roc Nation founder, 55, went to the “Mufasa: The Lion...

Lionel Messi agrees new five-year deal with Barcelona, accepts significant wage cut
Lionel Messi agrees new five-year deal with B...

Barcelona have reportedly reached an agreement with Lionel Messi to sign a new five-year deal with the Catalan club,...

Write A Comments