No plan for Smollett to do follow-up police interview

CHICAGO — Attorneys for “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett say there are no plans Monday for him to meet with Chicago detectives for a follow-up interview that police have requested about his reported assault.

Anne Kavanagh is a spokeswoman for Smollett’s lawyers. She said in an emailed statement that his lawyers “will keep an active dialogue with Chicago police on his behalf.”

Smollett reported last month that he was physically attacked by two men who yelled homophobic and racial slurs. He said they also yelled he was in “MAGA Country.”

Police said Saturday that the investigation had “shifted” after detectives questioned two brothers about the attack and released them without charges.

Smollett’s lawyers said the actor feels “victimized” by reports that he played a role in the assault.