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‘Empire’ Star Jussie Smollett Takes the Stand in His Own Defense
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Dec 7, 20213:30Now PlayingThe second week of testimony in actor Jussie Smollett’s trial is underway and he is currently taking the stand in his own defense.
Smollett is accused of hiring two brothers to stage a racist and homophobic attack. The former “Empire” star told his side of the story following the two brothers taking the stand last week, where they testified that Smollett paid them to orchestrate the attack for publicity. BNC’s chief legal correspondent Laura McNeal joins “BNC Live” to discuss Smollett taking the stand.
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