Smollett did not need the additional intrusion.
As we reported, Empire star Jussie Smollett was assaulted in Chicago late on Monday (January 28). Smollett was grabbing some grub at Subway at round 2 AM. Whereas exterior, two males sporting masks reportedly screamed out, “Aren’t you that fa**ot “Empire” n*****?” They then attacked Smollett, who tried to struggle again however was overwhelmed. The 2 males beat him down, fracturing his rib. Earlier than the left, they allegedly poured bleach on him, positioned a rope round his neck and exclaimed, “That is MAGA nation.” Smollett took himself to the hospital on the time, however has been discharged since.
Previous to the assault, Fox Studios in Chicago was despatched a threatening homophobic letter addressed to Smollett. The letter was despatched per week earlier than the assault. In line with TMZ, Fox stepped up safety for all the solid after the letter was acquired. Additionally they fered Smollett f the clock safety to guard him always, however the actor turned down the additional muscle. TMZ claims their sources say Smollett felt that additional safety could be intrusive whereas shadowing him f the clock. The FBI and Chicago police are at present investigating the threatening message, trying to find if the letter and the assault are linked.