CHICAGO (AP) — Jussie Smollett is on trial on charges that he lied to Chicago police when the former "Empire" actor and R&B singer reported being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack nearly three years ago.
Some key moments in the story: Smollett receives a racist and homophobic threatening letter at the studio in Chicago where "Empire" is filmed.
Police later say they believe Smollett sent the letter himself. Jussie Smollett tells police he was attacked by two men in downtown Chicago at 2 a.m.The actor says the men used racist and homophobic slurs, wrapped a rope around his neck and poured an "unknown substance" on him.
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