‘Empire’ Star Jussie Smollett Hospitalized After Apparent
Hate Crime The actor transported himself
to the hospital early
Tuesday morning after what the Chicago Police Department say was a “possible racially-charged assault and battery." A 911 call reveals Smollett was assaulted after leaving his apartment. The police statement says the
assaulters gained his attention
by “yelling out racial and
homophobic slurs towards him.” The Chicago Police Department, via statement The Chicago Police Department, via statement The actor is openly gay and also portrays a gay character, Jamal Lyon, on the hit show, ‘Empire.’ Smollett has reportedly been
released from the hospital
and is in “good condition.”
