Police, ‘Empire’ star keep quiet about shifting investigation
CHICAGO — Chicago police and representatives for Jussie Smollett were keeping quiet about the investigation into a reported attack on the “Empire” actor a day after authorities said the case had “shifted” and that they want to interview Smollett again.
Pamela Sharp, a spokeswoman for Smollett, said Sunday that there were no updates “as of now.”
Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said Saturday that the trajectory of the investigation “shifted” after detectives questioned two brothers about the attack and released them late Friday without charges.
He said police also reached out to Smollett’s attorney to request the follow-up interview with him.
Smollett’s lawyers said late Saturday that the actor felt “victimized” by reports that he played a role in the assault.