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Empire showrunner is standing by Jussie Smollett amid doubts about his hate crime story
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“I believe and stand by @JussieSmollett,” showrunner Brett Mahoney tweeted on Sunday. “Keep your head up. @EmpireWriters @EmpireFOX." ALSO: Smollett currently has no plans to meet with Chicago police.
TOPICS: Jussie Smollett, FOX, Empire, Brett Mahoney
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