Refresh for updates GLAAD has reached out to Empire star Jussie Smollett following what Chicago police are describing as a possible hate crime in which the black, openly gay actor was beaten outside a restaurant by two men who reportedly shouted racist and homophobic epithets.
“GLAAD reached out to Fox and Jussie’s team today to offer assistance as well as support for him,” GLAAD said in a statement. “Jussie is a true champion for Lgbtq people and is beloved by the community and allies around the world.”
The attackers reportedly punched Smollett before pouring an unknown chemical substance over him. At some point during the attack, one of the suspects wrapped a rope around Smollett’s neck before fleeing the scene. Early and unconfirmed press reports said the attackers shouted pro-Maga statements and wore Maga hats or ski masks. The police statement did not confirm or address those details.
“GLAAD reached out to Fox and Jussie’s team today to offer assistance as well as support for him,” GLAAD said in a statement. “Jussie is a true champion for Lgbtq people and is beloved by the community and allies around the world.”
The attackers reportedly punched Smollett before pouring an unknown chemical substance over him. At some point during the attack, one of the suspects wrapped a rope around Smollett’s neck before fleeing the scene. Early and unconfirmed press reports said the attackers shouted pro-Maga statements and wore Maga hats or ski masks. The police statement did not confirm or address those details.
- 1/29/2019
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
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