"We've reached out to the Empire cast member's attorney to request a follow-up interview." Smollett's attorneys later Saturday issued a statement saying the actor would continue to co-operate with police, but felt "victimized" by reports that he might have been involved in the attack. An apartment that was searched by Chicago police in connection with the Smollett investigation is seen on Thursday. Watch: Jussie Smollett performs after alleged attackEmpire actor says he's not fully healed, but will be. Producers of the Fox television drama have supported Smollett, saying his character on Empire, James Lyon, was not being written off the show.

Source: CBC News February 17, 2019 02:03 UTC