Two men have been arrested in connection with the reported attack of “Empire” star Jussie Smollett that occurred in Chicago last month, TMZ and The Associated Press report. According to The AP, the men, who “police consider… to be suspects in the attack,” are not currently facing criminal charges. According to TMZ, the men are two brothers from Nigeria named Olabinjo and Abimbola Osundairo. Pitchfork has contacted representatives for the Chicago Police Department.
In a statement to The New York Times, CPD spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said, “Detectives have probable cause that they may have been involved in an alleged crime and we are working to corroborate the allegations and investigative timeline as our investigation continues.”
Jussie Smollet was reportedly attacked in Chicago on January 29. Following the reported attack, the actor’s family released a statement, calling the incident an “inhumane act of domestic terrorism.” In his own statement, issued in February, Smollett said, “I still believe that justice will be served.” He continued, “As my family stated, these types of cowardly attacks are happening to my sisters, brothers, and non-gender conforming siblings daily. I am not and should not be looked upon as an isolated incident.”
Earlier this week, Smollett discussed the reported attack on “Good Morning America,” stating, “I’m pissed off. It’s the attackers, but it’s also the attacks.”
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