Jussie Smollett made his first red carpet appearance since stepping back from life in the public eye as he deals with ongoing legal issues.
The former "Empire" star has been the subject of controversy for years after he allegedly faked a hate crime incident in 2019.
However, the actor maintained his innocence as recently as July when he told Fox News that he was participating in a "dog and pony show" while entering the court on renewed charges including six counts of felony misconduct for allegedly lying to police about a racist, homophobic attack he claims was gainst him.
On Friday, the embattled actor, 39, appeared at a premiere for his directorial debut film, "B-Boy Blues," in Harlem. Jussie Smollett made a rare public appearance at a.
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