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Chicago police seek follow-up interview with Jussie Smollett
Chicago police said Sunday they’re still seeking a follow-up interview with Jussie Smollett after receiving new information that “shifted” their investigation of a reported attack on the “Empire” actor.
The trajectory of the investigation “shifted” after detectives questioned two brothers about the attack and released them late Friday without charges, police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said Saturday. He said police also reached out to contacted Smollett’s attorney to request another interview with him.
Guglielmi said Sunday the interview had not yet been conducted. He declined to comment on published reports that police believe Smollett staged the assault or that a grand jury may hear evidence in the case. The reports
Cheadle sports political shirts as he hosts ‘SNL’
Don Cheadle delivered some political messages along with jokes as he hosted “Saturday Night Live” for the first time.
The actor sported a Tshirt that read “Protect Trans Kids” as he introduced musical guest Gary Clark Jr. And in closing Saturday’s show, Cheadle wore a jersey with the former Soviet Union’s initials on the front, while the back bore the name “Trump” and the number 45 – as in the 45th president, Donald Trump.
Trump tweeted Sunday there’s “nothing funny” about “SNL.”
Cheadle earned an Academy Award nomination for 2004’s “Hotel Rwanda.” His other films include “Traffic,” “Crash” and the “Avengers” movies.