[ #SBMGBLOG ] Empire’s @JUSSIESMOLLET Brutally Attacked by 2 men.
Empire actor Jussie Smollett was attacked in a hate crime in Chicago, according to police. He is currently in the hospital but in good condition. Sending our Prayers to J.S. XO
UPDATE: FROM [ T M Z ]
According to reports, Empire’ Star Jussie Smollett Beaten in Homophobic Attack By MAGA Supporters. by 2 men who beat him up, put his head in a noose and screamed, “This is MAGA country.”
Sources directly connected to Jussie tell TMZ, the actor arrived in Chicago from New York late Monday, and at around 2 AM he was hungry and went to a Subway. We’re told when shortly after he walked out on his way home, someone yelled, “Aren’t you that f***ot ‘Empire’ n*****?”
The 2 men — both white and wearing ski masks — viciously attacked Jussie as he fought back, but they beat him badly and fractured a rib. They put a rope around his neck, poured bleach on him and as they left they yelled, “This is MAGA country.”
Jussie took himself to Northwestern Memorial where he was treated. He was discharged later Tuesday morning.
11:10 AM PT — “Empire” creator Lee Daniels just expressed his outrage and horror over the attack.
11:18 AM PT — We’re told cops recently visited a Target Department Store close to where the incident happened and obtained surveillance footage. Our source says the video shows one person — presumably Jussie — walking down the street. Officers also visited a nearby apartment building to ask for video.
11:20 AM PT — Law enforcement sources tell us the FBI was already investigating the letter sent to Jussie last week containing racist and homophobic slurs.
11:10 AM PT — Fox just issued this statement … “We are deeply saddened and outraged to learn that a member of our EMPIRE family, Jussie Smollett, was viciously attacked last night. We send our love to Jussie, who is resilient and strong, and we will work with law enforcement to bring these perpetrators to justice. The entire studio, network and production
10:30 AM PT — “Empire” staff held an emergency meeting Tuesday morning in Chicago to tell everyone what happened to Jussie. We’re told the cast and crew were extremely upset. Several actors were already in their trailers getting ready to shoot when they got the news.
We’re told there was a discussion about getting extra security on set while shooting. They have a handful of episodes left to shoot for the current season.
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