The Case Against Jussie Smollett

The Case against Jussie Smollett outlines in details via news reports what happened on January 22 when Smollett reports to police receiving a threatening letter sent to the Fox studio where 'Empire' is filmed, containing threatening language and laced with a powdery substance investigators believe was likely crushed-up Tylenol. On Jan. 29: Smollett is allegedly attacked at 2 a.m. near his apartment in Chicago. Two masked assailants poured "an unknown chemical substance" on him, possibly bleach, and wrapped a rope around his neck, he told police. In a follow-up interview with police, Smollett alleges that the attackers yelled "MAGA country," a reference to President Donald Trump's 'Make America Great Again' slogan. Jan. 30: Chicago police announce in a tweet that they are seeking two "persons of interest" who were captured on surveillance video near the scene and around the time of the alleged attack. In The Case against Jussie Smollett, we learn what happened, when it happened, via news reports. Read more Continue reading Read less