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Nigerian brothers released in connection with Jussie Smollett attack

Smollet, Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo [Photo: Courtesy]

US actor Jussie Smollett has denied a homophobic attack he claims to be the victim of was staged after reports police believe he paid men to do it. 

The 36-year-old Empire star says he was assaulted in Chicago last month, but two men arrested in connection with the alleged attack have been released without charge.

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