Two Men Arrested In Connection With Attack Against Empire Actor Jussie Smollett

(CHICAGO) — The investigation into black actor Jussie Smollett's account of being beaten in a racist, anti-gay attack took another turn Friday when Chicago police said two men arrested in the case are also black.

Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said the two were arrested for "probable cause" of committing assault and battery on the "'Empire' cast member" but had not been charged as of Friday afternoon.

(CHICAGO) — The investigation into black actor Jussie Smollett's account of being beaten in a racist, anti-gay attack took another turn Friday when Chicago police said two men arrested in the case are also black. Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said the two were arrested for "probable cause" of committing assault and battery on the "'Empire' cast member" but had not been charged as of Friday afternoon.