(The Sun)
Hana Carter 21st February 2019, 5:08 pm
Disgraced Jussie Smollett was slammed by Chicago police today for "taking advantage of the pain and anger of racism" to promote his career. The Empire actor is in custody and could face three years in jail after he was sensationally charged with staging an elaborate street assault so he could play victim.
He has also been accused of sending himself a note containing a cartoon figure strung up by a noose and cut-out letters spelling: "You will die, black f*g". Smollett claimed the note was a threat before two Trump fans in MAGA hats shouted racist and homophobic abuse, beat him up and left him with a rope round his neck.
Today cop chief Eddie Johnson said the actor faked the whole thing because he wanted to boost his profile and pay packet.
He said: "Smollett attempted to gain attention by sending a false letter that relied on racial, homophobic and political language. When that didn't work, Smollett paid $3,500 to stage this attack."
"This morning not only do I come to you as the superintendent of Chicago police department, but also as a black man who has spent his whole life living in the city. This announcement today recognizes that Empire actor Jussie Smollett took advantage of the pain and anger of racism to promote his career."
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