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Jussie Smollett staged attack because he was 'dissatisfied' with his salary, police say
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25:43Now PlayingEmpire actor Jussie Smollett staged what he claimed was a racist and homophobic attack on himself because he was dissatisfied with his salary, Chicago police say. 'Quite frankly, it pissed everybody off,' says Supt. Eddie Johnson.
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