Jussie Smollett blames police, former mayor, and others in new interview while promoting comeback

Jussie Smollett blames police, former mayor, and others in new interview while promoting comeback

Jussie Smollett is speaking out in a new interview, pointing to the Chicago Police Department, former mayor Rahm Emanuel, and others as responsible for the fallout from his 2019 hate-crime case. The former “Empire” star is also promoting a new R&B song, competing on “Fox’s Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test,” and appearing in a Netflix documentary. Smollett maintains his innocence despite past convictions and widespread public scrutiny. Watch the full video for a closer look at his latest statements and ongoing comeback efforts.

Read more at: https://nypost.com/2025/08/14/media/jussie-smollett-calls-chicago-pd-and-rahm-emanuel-villains-while-denying-hate-crime-hoax/

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