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Wednesday Crime Stories: Star of hit series ‘Empire’ Jussie Smollett JUST CHARGED WITH NEW FAKING FELONY HATE CRIME

“Empire” actor Jussie Smollett has been indicted by a special prosecutor in connection to an alleged hoax hate crime in January 2019. In February 2019, Smollett was charged with filing a false police report, but a month later, the charges were abruptly dropped. With the latest indictment, however, he now faces six felony counts of …

“Empire” actor Jussie Smollett has been indicted by a special prosecutor in connection to an alleged hoax hate crime in January 2019.

In February 2019, Smollett was charged with filing a false police report, but a month later, the charges were abruptly dropped. With the latest indictment, however, he now faces six felony counts of disorderly conduct.

Joining Nancy Grace to discuss:

  • Kathleen Murphy: North Carolina Family Attorney
  • Bobby Chacon: Former Special Agent FBI, current star of FB Watch Series “Curse of Akakor”
  • Caryn Stark: NYC Psychologist
  • Karen Smith: Los Angeles Forensics Expert, Lecturer at the University of Florida & hose of “Shattered Souls” podcast
  • Gabrielle Fonrouge: NY Post writer

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[Feature Photo: Jussie Smollett via AP/E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune, Pool]