Jussie Smollett Says He's Not 'Fully Healed' From Chicago Attack Jussie Smollett, at the Troubadour It was the 'Empire' star's first performance since being attacked in an alleged hate crime by two men, who Smollett says struck him
with an unknown chemical liquid. The actor, who is gay, also claims the men forced a rope around his neck and yelled racial and
homophobic slurs at him. Smollet added that he suffered some bruises, but no broken bones. The attack is currently being investigated by Chicago police, who haven't made any arrests.
