Police Say 'Empire' Actor Jussie Smollett Attacked In Possible Hate Crime
The star of the Fox drama was reportedly assaulted Tuesday in downtown Chicago. His attackers are said to have poured a chemical substance on him and wrapped a rope around his neck.
by Colin Dwyer
Jan 29, 2019
2 minutes
Updated at 6:02 p.m. ET
Jussie Smollett, one of the stars of the TV show reportedly was brutally attacked early Tuesday in what Chicago police are investigating as a possible hate crime. The 36-year-old actor took himself to the hospital directly after what police
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