Smollett said last month that he was the victim of a racist, homophobic attack. Initial reports said two noose-wielding men yelled ‘this is MAGA country’. Police say new evidence emerged in interrogations that requires investigation. A grand jury is slated to hear the Jussie Smollett case next week, according to law enforcement sources familiar with the investigation into the Empire actor’s alleged hoax attack. Chicago police insiders told TMZ that authorities are keeping a close eye on two Nigerian brothers, who were arrested and questioned about the attack before being released on Friday, to make sure that Smollett doesn’t try to contact…
‘Empire’ star, Jussie Smollett made his first public appearance since he survived what has been described as a “possible hate crime” in Chicago last week. Speaking while on stage at the Troubadour club in West Hollywood, Smollett told the crowd, “I’m not fully healed yet, but… I’m going to stand strong with you all. I’m the gay Tupac”. The gay actor who plays Jamal in the Fox series added, “I had to be here tonight, y’all. I couldn’t let those motherf–kers win. So I will always stand for love. I will never stand for anything other than that. Regardless of what anyone…