JUSS SAY NO Jussie Smollett ‘claims he has an untreated DRUG problem’ and cops say he bought ecstasy from ‘hoax’ accomplice – as he’s axed from Empire
Costars were said to be furious when the actor walked free from court and headed for the TV set to film his scenes
By Charlie Parker
22nd February 2019, 3:30 pm
Updated: 22nd February 2019, 4:58 pm
JUSSIE Smollett told officers he has a drug problem as they arrested him for allegedly staging a "racist and homophobic" street attack to boost his career, according to US reports.
Cops later said the Empire star had bought ecstasy from one of the brothers said to have helped him in the elaborate hoax.
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