Police: Smollett case changes direction

CHICAGO — Chicago police said Saturday the investigation into the assault reported by Jussie Smollett has “shifted” due to information received from two brothers questioned in the case, and attorneys for the “Empire” actor blasted reports alleging he played a role in his own attack.

Chicago police had arrested, then released the two Nigerian brothers without charges late Friday and said they were no longer suspects in the attack.

Smollett’s attorneys later Saturday issued a statement saying the actor would continue to cooperate with police but felt “victimized” by reports that he might have been involved in the attack.