Jussie Smollett Arrested By Chicago Police

The Police Department of Chicago has arrested the 36-year-old openly gay actor on the hip-hop TV drama, Empire star, Jussie Smollett for staging his attack and filling a false report.

Anthony Guglielmi, spokesman for the Chicago Police Department announced the arrest of popular Empire star,  Jussie Smollett via his Twitter handle on today, Thursday 21st February 2019. In his tweet, Anthony said Jussie Smollett is under their custody and they would soon be a press briefing.

“Press Briefing: Jussie Smollet is under arrest and in custody of detectives. At 9am at #ChicagoPolice Headquarters, Supt Eddie Johnson, Commander of Area Central Detectives Edward Wodnicki will brief reporters on the investigation prior to the defendants appearance in court.”  Anthony tweeted.

His bail hearing will be taking place later today. However, his lawyer believes he has the right to be seen as innocent until proven guilty.

Also, Trump has now weighed in on the situation, calling Jussie’s allegations “racist and dangerous.”

“@JussieSmollett – what about MAGA and the tens of millions of people you insulted with your racist and dangerous comments!? #MAGA”

.@JussieSmollett – what about MAGA and the tens of millions of people you insulted with your racist and dangerous comments!? #MAGA

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 21, 2019

This latest development is coming less than 24 hours after the grand jury in Cook County found him guilty of felony.