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Celebs show their support for Empire actor Jussie Smollett following attack in suspected hate crime

Celebrities have been showing their support for Empire actor, Jussie Smollett, following an attack in a suspected hate crime.

The actor was hospitalised after he was attacked by two men in Chicago in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

According to E! News, the men gained Jussie’s attention by shouting racial and homophobic slurs at him.

The men then physically attacked the actor and reportedly poured an unknown chemical substance on him and wrapped a rope around his neck.

TMZ has also reported that the 35-year-old told the police that the offenders shouted “MAGA country” during the attack, before they fled the scene.

“In the initial reports there was no mention of MAGA. When detectives followed up with [Smollett] later in the day, he recalled the offenders making those comments and detectives completed a supplemental report,” the police later confirmed with E!.

Jussie was brought to Northwestern Memorial hospital following the attack and detectives are currently investigating the offence by gathering CCTV footage from local businesses where the incident took place.

Celebrities have been showing their support for Jussie online, as John Legend tweeted: “Sending love to Jussie and the Smollett family after this horrific attack. We support you and pray that you find peace and justice.:


Former Vice President of the U.S, Joe Biden, also tweeted: “What happened today to @JussieSmollett must never be tolerated in this country. We must stand up and demand that we no longer give this hate safe harbor; that homophobia and racism have no place on our streets or in our hearts. We are with you, Jussie.”

Kevin Hart took to Instagram to show his support for the actor, as he wrote: “Sending prayers your way @jussiesmollett ….This is unbelievably sad. Why are we going backwards….this is disgusting. We as people have to do better.”

“WTF is going on the world???? Why are we falling in love with hate???? God damn it people….Choose love…I repeat…Choose love. I will forever choose love and I will continue to teach my kids how to do the same. Stand strong brother.”

Meanwhile, Michael B. Jordan said: “Stand with my brother @jussiesmollett sending you light and love. Be strong ???????? We got you”.

 

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Stand with my brother @jussiesmollett sending you light and love. Be strong ???????? We got you

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