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CHICAGO (AP) – Actor "Empire" and R & B; Singer Jussie Smollett told police in Chicago in January that two men physically badaulted her and shouted racial and homophobic insults. Some key moments in history:
January 22
– Smollett receives a letter of racist and homophobic threats at the Chicago studio where "Empire" is filmed. Police later say they think Smollett sent the letter himself.
January 29
– Jussie Smollett told the police that he had been physically badaulted by two men in downtown Chicago while he was picking up food at a Subway restaurant at 2am. on him. According to the police, Smollett, who is black and gay, told the detectives that the attackers had also shouted that he was in "MAGA country", apparently referring to the slogan of the "Make America Great Again" campaign. of President Donald Trump, whom some critics of Trump have described as racist and discriminatory.
January 30
– The Chicago police say they have watched hundreds of hours of surveillance videos, including Smollett's walking to downtown, but none shows the attack. The police obtain and publish images of two people they would like to interview, calling them "people of interest".
– Reports of an badault on Smollett have sparked the indignation and support of some politicians and celebrities on social media.
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Celebrities react to Jussie Smollett's violent attack
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The hate attack allegedly perpetrated against my friend and brother, actor Jussie Smollett, is odious and outrageous. The culprit must face the maximum.
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January 31
– Trump told the press at the White House that he had seen the previous day an article on Smollett: "The situation does not worsen, in my opinion".
– Smollett's family issues a statement calling the attack a crime of racial and homophobic hatred. Smollett's family claims that he "told the police everything" and that "his story never changed," challenging claims that he had been less cooperative on social media and had changed his mind. history.
February 1st
– Smollett makes a statement telling people that he is fine and thanking them for their support. He says that he works with the authorities and has been "100% factual and consistent at all levels".
February 2
– Smollett gives a concert in West Hollywood, California, with a moving speech, stating that he had to play the show because he could not let his attackers win.
12 February
– The Chicago police stated that Smollett had delivered some, but not all, of the telephone record detectives requested as part of their investigation. Police say that heavily redacted files are not enough. Smollett says that he has redacted information to protect the privacy of contacts and people not involved in the attack.
February 13
– Chicago police are recovering two men they identified as Nigerian brothers at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport on their return from Nigeria, after the police learned that at least one of them was working on "Empire". The police interrogate the brothers and search the apartment where the men live.
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Jussie Smollett on the FOX Empire
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EMPIRE: G-D: Taraji P. Henson and Jussie Smollett in the episode EMPIRE titled "Treasons, Stratagems, and Spoils" aired Wednesday, Nov. 14 (8 pm-9pm ET / PT) on FOX. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
EMPIRE: G-R: Taraji P. Henson and director Jussie Smollett in the episode "What is Done" from EMPIRE aired on Wednesday, Nov. 7 (8 pm to 9 pm ET / PT) on FOX. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
EMPIRE: Director Jussie Smollett behind the scenes of the episode of EMPIRE & # 39; What is Done & # 39; aired on Wednesday, November 7th (8 pm to 9 pm ET / PT) on FOX. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
EMPIRE: L-R: Terrence Howard and director Jussie Smollett behind the scenes of the episode "What is Done" from EMPIRE aired on Wednesday, Nov. 7 (8:00 pm to 9:00 pm ET / PT) on FOX. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
EMPIRE: G-D: Jussie Smollett and Taraji P. Henson in the episode "The Depth of Grief" from the EMPIRE aired on Wednesday, Oct. 31 (8 pm to 9 pm ET / PT) on FOX. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
EMPIRE: Jussie Smollett in the episode of EMPIRE – The Depth of Grief & # 39; aired on Wednesday, October 31 (8 pm-9pm ET / local time) on FOX. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
EMPIRE: L-R: Bryshere Y. Gray and Jussie Smollett in the "Love All, Trust a Few" episode of the EMPIRE broadcast aired on Wednesday, October 17 (8 pm to 9 pm ET / PT) on FOX. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
EMPIRE: From left to right: Jussie Smollett and Bryshere Y. Gray in the "Pride" episode of EMPIRE aired on Wednesday, Oct. 10 (8 pm to 9 pm ET / PT) on FOX. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
EMPIRE: From left to right: Jussie Smollett and Bryshere Y. Gray in the "Pride" episode of EMPIRE aired on Wednesday, Oct. 10 (8 pm to 9 pm ET / PT) on FOX. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
EMPIRE: Jussie Smollett in the episode of the show EMPIRE "Pay For Their Presumptions" aired on Wednesday, October 3 (8:00 pm to 9:00 pm ET / local time) on FOX. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
EMPIRE: G-J: Jussie Smollett, Bryshere Gray and Trai Byers in the final episode of the season of The Empire Unposessd, airing on Wednesday, May 23 (8 pm to 9 pm ET / PT) on FOX. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
EMPIRE: LR: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Bryshere Y. Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon and Trai Byers as Andre Lyon in Season 5 EMPIRE broadcast Wednesday, September 26 ( 8: 00-9: 00 ET / PT) on FOX. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
EMPIRE: photo from left to right: Bryshere Gray, Jussie Smollett and Andre Royo in the episode "Slave to Memory" of EMPIRE aired on Wednesday, December 13 (8 pm to 9 pm ET / PT) on FOX. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
EMPIRE: In the photo, Trai Byers, Gabourey Sidibe and Jussie Smollett in the episode EMPIRE of the "War of Bleeding" aired on Wednesday, October 18 (8:00 pm to 9:00 pm ET / PT) on FOX. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
EMPIRE: Photo from left to right: Terrel Carter and Jussie Smollett in the episode of "EMPIRE" Evil Manners & # 39; aired on Wednesday, October 11 (8 pm to 9 pm ET / PT) on FOX. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
EMPIRE: Photo from left to right: Jussie Smollett and Gabourey Sidibe in the "Full Circle" episode of Wednesday, October 4 (8 pm to 9 pm ET / PT) on FOX. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
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February 14th
– The Chicago police said the local media reported that the attack on Smollett was a hoax, this is not confirmed.
– The media producers of the conflict "Empire" report that the character of Smollett, Jamal Lyon, was being removed from the series.
February 15
– Chicago police spokesman Anthony Guglielimi said the two "people of interest" were now considered suspects. He added that the men – previously identified by the police as two brothers from Nigeria – are in detention but have not been charged.
– The Chicago police release the two men without charge after arresting them because they were suspected of badaulting Smollett and detaining them for nearly 48 hours. A police spokesman said that the two men are no longer considered suspects and that the investigators have new evidence to take into account following their interrogation.
February 16
– Police said the investigation was "staggered" after detectives interrogated the two brothers on the attack and released them without charge. Police say they have requested a follow-up interview with Smollett. Smollett's lawyers said the actor felt "victimized" by reports that he played a role in the attack.
– Smollett's story of what happened has sparked some skepticism about social media as a result of new developments.
February 17
– The Chicago police say she's still looking for a follow-up interview with Smollett after receiving new information that "altered" her investigation into an alleged attack on the "Empire" actor. Guglielimi says police have contacted Smollett's lawyer, but that an interview has not yet been conducted.
– Guglielimi refuses to handle information that a grand jury could hear evidence in this case, stating, "We do not confirm, deny or comment on anything before we can talk to him and we can corroborate some information we have obtained ".
February 19th
– Chicago police are investigating an incident that allegedly Smollett was badaulted the same evening in the elevator of his building with the two Nigerian brothers. The police then dismissed the tip, claiming that he was not credible on the basis of video evidence.
– Lawyer Kim Foxx, Attorney General of the State of Chicago, is withdrawing from the investigation. His office said the decision was made "for the sake of caution … in order to deal with any questions of impartiality based on the knowledge of potential witnesses in the case". No details have been provided. Foxx later explained that the challenge had occurred because she had had a conversation with a member of the Smollett family after the incident was reported at the end of January.
February 20th
– Chicago police claim that Smollett is officially suspected of filing a false police report when he said he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack in downtown Chicago in January. The police also said that two brothers interviewed about the attack were testifying before a grand jury and that detectives were presenting evidence to the grand jury.
– Chicago police said the Cook County attorney had accused Smollett of disorderly conduct for filing a false police report that he was allegedly attacked by two masked men. Police investigators contacted Smollett's lawyers to arrange his surrender for arrest.
the 21st of February
– The Chicago police said that Smollett had been subject to a criminal charge of disorderly conduct of up to three years in prison.
– Eddie Johnson, director of the Chicago Police, said that Smollett had staged a racist and homophobic attack because he was unhappy with his salary and that he wanted to advertise. Investigators say they have a $ 3,500 check that Smollett used to pay to both brothers for help.
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The star of the Empire, Jussie Smollett, during his appearance
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Actor Empire Jussie Smollett arrives at a press conference after a hearing in the Leighton Criminal Court on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, in Chicago. Smollett's lawyers, Tina Glandian and Patricia Brown Holmes, said Tuesday morning in a statement that Smollett's file "has been erased". Smollett was charged with 16 counts of false allegations that he was attacked by two men who shouted racist and homophobic slurs. (AP Photo / Amanda Seitz)
Actor Empire Jussie Smollett shows up with a fan as he leaves the Leighton courthouse after a hearing on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 in Chicago. Smollett's lawyers, Tina Glandian and Patricia Brown Holmes, said Tuesday in a statement that Smollett's record "has been erased". Smollett was charged with 16 counts of false allegations that he was attacked by two men who shouted racist and homophobic slurs. (AP Photo / Amanda Seitz)
Actor Jussie Smollett leaves the 101 hearing room in the Criminal Court Hall of Leighton following an emergency hearing held Tuesday, March 26, 2019 for his disorderly conduct. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune / TNS via Getty Images)
American television actor Jussie Smollett appears in Leighton Criminal Court with his lawyer, Tina Glandian (left), on March 14, 2019 in Chicago. – Smollett pleaded not guilty Thursday for being accused of being a victim of a racist and homophobic crime. The 36-year-old actor was charged with 16 counts last week for allegedly staging a false attack to gain publicity and earn a bigger salary. (Photo by E. Jason Wambsgans / POOL / AFP) (Photo credit should read E. JASON WAMBSGANS / AFP / Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – MARCH 14: Actor Jussie Smollett leaves the Leighton courthouse after his court appearance on March 14, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Smollett is accused of having organized a racist homophobic attack against himself in order to make himself better known because he was unhappy with his salary in the television series "Empire" of the Fox television channel. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo / Getty Images)
American television actor Jussie Smollett appears in Leighton Criminal Court with his lawyer, Tina Glandian (left), on March 14, 2019 in Chicago. – Smollett pleaded not guilty Thursday for being accused of being a victim of a racist and homophobic crime. The 36-year-old actor was charged with 16 counts last week for allegedly staging a false attack to gain publicity and earn a bigger salary. (Photo by E. Jason Wambsgans / POOL / AFP) (Photo credit should read E. JASON WAMBSGANS / AFP / Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – MARCH 14: Actor Jussie Smollett (C) leaves the Leighton courthouse after his court appearance on March 14, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Smollett is accused of having organized a racist homophobic attack against himself in order to make himself better known because he was unhappy with his salary in the television series "Empire" of the Fox television channel. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo / Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – MARCH 14: Actor Jussie Smollett arrives at the Leighton Courthouse on March 14, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Smollett is accused of having organized a racist homophobic attack against himself in order to make himself better known because he was unhappy with his salary in the television series "Empire" of the Fox television channel. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo / Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – MARCH 14: Actor Jussie Smollett arrives at the Leighton Courthouse on March 14, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Smollett is accused of having organized a racist homophobic attack against himself in order to make himself better known because he was unhappy with his salary in the television series "Empire" of the Fox television channel. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo / Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – MARCH 14: Actor Jussie Smollett arrives at the Leighton Courthouse on March 14, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Smollett is accused of having organized a racist homophobic attack against himself in order to make himself better known because he was unhappy with his salary in the television series "Empire" of the Fox television channel. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo / Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – MARCH 14: Actor Jussie Smollett arrives at the Leighton Courthouse on March 14, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Smollett is accused of having organized a racist homophobic attack against himself in order to make himself better known because he was unhappy with his salary in the television series "Empire" of the Fox television channel. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo / Getty Images)
Actor Jussie Smollett (C) and his team travel to the Leighton Criminal Court on March 12, 2019 for a hearing in the Chicago Criminal Court. – On March 8, 2019, a Chicago grand jury indicted US actor Jussie Smollett for 16 charges after allegedly lied to the police about being a victim of a crime. racist and homophobic crime. Police said that Smollett – who had become famous about the musical drama of the Fox channel "Empire" – had staged the attack in order to advertise and earn a higher income. (Photo by DEREK HENKLE / AFP) (Photo credit should match DEREK HENKLE / AFP / Getty Images)
Actor Jussie Smollett (C) and his team travel to the Leighton Criminal Court on March 12, 2019 for a hearing in the Chicago Criminal Court. – On March 8, 2019, a Chicago grand jury indicted US actor Jussie Smollett for 16 charges after allegedly lied to the police about being a victim of a crime. racist and homophobic crime. Police said that Smollett – who had become famous about the musical drama of the Fox channel "Empire" – had staged the attack in order to advertise and earn a higher income. (Photo by Nova SAFO / AFP) (The photo credit should read: NOVA SAFO / AFP / Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – FEBRUARY 21: The actor of the empire Jussie Smollett leaves Cook County Jail after filing a bond on February 21, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Smollett was charged with organizing a racist, homophobic attack against himself in order to raise his profile because he was unhappy with his salary. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo / Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – FEBRUARY 21: Actor Jussie Smollett (partially obscured) Empire leaves Cook County Prison after posting a bond on February 21, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Smollett was charged with organizing a racist, homophobic attack against himself in order to raise his profile because he was unhappy with his salary. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo / Getty Images)
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February 22
– The producers of "Empire" say that the character of Jussie Smollett will be removed from the last two episodes of this season.
March 7
– A grand jury from Cook County makes an indictment on 16 counts accusing Smollett of falsely reporting an offense.
March 26
Jussie Smollett, an actor from "The Empire," said the charges that he would have lied to the police about an badault would have been dropped.
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Check out the full coverage of the Jussie Smollett case by the AP.
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This story was corrected to indicate that the indictment of 16 counts of indictment had been rendered on March 7 instead of March 8.
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