In a news conference Thursday, Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said the department found "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett orchestrated his own hate crime attack in January because he was dissatisfied with his salary on the show. Photo: ReutersCHICAGO—Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said that “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett faked a racist hate letter as well as a racist and antigay attack because he was unhappy with his salary. Mr. Smollett “took advantage of the pain and anger of racism to advance his career,” Mr. Johnson said at a news conference Thursday. “I’m left hanging my head and asking why.”The...

Source: Wall Street Journal February 21, 2019 12:52 UTC