BREAKING: Jussie Smollett indicted on 16 felony counts by grand jury.
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett leaves Cook County jail following his release, in Chicago on Feb. 21, 2019.Get breaking news alerts and special reports. The news and stories that matter, delivered weekday mornings."Empire" actor Jussie Smollett has been indicted by a grand jury in Chicago on 16 felony counts after allegedly lying to police about being the victim of a racist and homophobic hate crime.
The actor, 36, who is black and gay, also said his attackers poured what he believed was bleach over him and put a noose around his neck.This is a developing story. Please check back for more.
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