Thursday, March 28, 2024

Jussie Smollett: Investigators Searching for Video of His Racially-Charged and Homophobic Assault in Chicago


*As we previously reported, “Empire” star Jussie Smollett was attacked in Chicago by 2 masked assailants who yelled racial and homophobic slurs at the actor, and viciously assaulted him.

According to reports, he was brutalized by two men wearing ski masks around 2 a.m. Tuesday. The suspects reportedly doused Smollett with bleach and tied a noose around his neck during the attack.

Smollett reportedly transported himself to a local hospital and was released early Tuesday afternoon in “good condition” hours later.

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Chicago investigators are now searching for surveillance footage that may show the vicious attack. The Blast has obtained dispatch audio of officials “canvassing” the area for cameras near Smollett’s apartment building in the city, where he films the hit FOX music drama “Empire.”

As reported by SandraRose, sources tell WENN.com the suspects recognized Smollett from his role as gay singer/songwriter Jamal Lyon on the series and shouted, “Aren’t you that f**got Empire n**ger?”

According to TMZ, the racist thugs yelled, “This is MAGA country,” as they fled the scene, referring to Trump’s 2016 campaign slogan, “Make America Great Again,” which was also Ronald Reagan’s campaign slogan in the 80’s.

Police are currently investigating the incident as a possible hate crime.

Meanwhile, here’s what “Empire” creator Lee Daniels had to say about the incident… watch the clip below:

 

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