homophobic attack

Jussie Smollett Removed From Final Two Episodes of “Empire”

Police say he faked a racist and homophobic attack in Chicago because he was unhappy with his salary and wanted to promote his career.

CHICAGO (AP) _ The producers of the TV show “Empire” say Jussie Smollett’s character will be removed from the final two episodes of this season. The announcement Friday comes after Smollett was charged with felony disorderly conduct for filing a false police report. Police say he faked a racist and homophobic attack in Chicago because he was unhappy with his…