Jussie Smollett back in court in Chicago on new charges

Published February 24, 2020 8:47 AM

CHICAGO (AP) — Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett is due to make an initial court appearance Monday on a new set of charges alleging that he lied to police about being targeted in a racist and homophobic attack in downtown Chicago early last year.

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