Jussie Smollett makes "emergency court appearance" after charges have been dropped, live stream

Charges alleging that "Empire" actor" Jussie Smollett lied to police have been dropped, attorneys for Smollett say, The Associated Press reports.

Smollett was making an "emergency court appearance" Tuesday morning in Chicago, according to a media release. He and his lawyers were expected to speak to reporters at the courthouse following his appearance.

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