‘Empire’ Actor Jussie Smollett Attack Investigated As Possible Hate Crime

'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett is in the hospital after a brutal attack police are calling a 'possible hate crime' pic.twitter.com/THhntfgf9g

— NowThis (@nowthisnews) January 29, 2019

Chicago Police Department just sent out this statement re:
Jussie Smollett pic.twitter.com/DxQswZn8xd

— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) January 29, 2019

I am disgusted and horrified to hear of the homophobic and racial attack on Jussie Smollett last night. Unfortunately, these hateful attacks happen way too often. We must call out and hold those accountable. Sending love to you, Jussie.

— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) January 29, 2019

Lee Daniels is breaking his silence about the racist and homophobic attack on Jussie Smollett: “You are better than that. We are better than that. America is better than that.” pic.twitter.com/Z4IwhOEO5L

— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) January 29, 2019

Jussie Smollett was violently attacked by two white men who poured bleach on him and put a noose around his neck. He was targeted for being black and for being gay. THIS is why we have to have zero tolerance against homophobia and racism. Jussie’s life matters.

— Olivia Munn (@oliviamunn) January 29, 2019

DEAR GOD! Prayers and justice for Jussie Smollett.

— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) January 29, 2019

"This is MAGA country!"

is the new

"Don't come 'round here no more, boy!"

Not only was Jussie Smollett beaten by cowards hurling racial and homophobic slurs at him, he had bleach poured on him and a noose wrapped around his neck.

Yes, the MAGA cap really IS the new KKK hood. pic.twitter.com/ieDPHjhlJC

— Holly Figueroa O'Reilly (@AynRandPaulRyan) January 29, 2019