Did 'Empire' Star Fake Chicago "MAGA Country" Attack With Two Extras?

Update2: The writers of Empire tweeted that they have "never planned or even discussed" writing Smollett off of the show.

Update: According to Chicago PD spokesman Anthony Guglielmi, media reports about the incident being a hoax are unconfirmed by case detectives.

Meanwhile, 20th Century Fox said in a statement: "The idea that Jussie Smollett has been, or would be, written off of EMPIRE is patently ridiculous. He remains a core player on this very successful series and we continue to stand behind him."

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