Jussie Smollett reportedly insisted on TV appearance after attack

Almost immediately after suffering from what he told cops was a violent, anti-gay and racist attack, “Empire” star Jussie Smollett insisted on going on TV to tell his story, The Post has learned.

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Smollett was quickly “adamant” that he wanted to appear on ABC’s Good Morning America, said one source with knowledge of the GMA booking decision.

His case took a dark turn Saturday night, when Chicago police told Fox that they now believe Smollett paid two pals to fake the crime.

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