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Chicago police say Smollett staged alleged attack
Description
February 21, 2019
Chicago police said Thursday that actor Jussie Smollett staged the alleged attack he claimed happened to him because he was not "satisfied with his salary."
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NHL’s Gary Bettman apologizes to Kyle Beach after Blackhawks ignored allegations02:13 | November 1, 2021 -
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Chicago police say Smollett staged alleged attack02:39 | February 21, 2019
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NHL’s Gary Bettman apologizes to Kyle Beach after Blackhawks ignored allegations02:13 | November 1, 2021
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Calls grow for accountability in NHL coverup of Kyle Beach’s allegations02:14 | October 29, 2021
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Investigation reveals Blackhawks covered up Kyle Beach’s 2010 sex assault accusation against video coach02:54 | October 28, 2021
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Chicago Blackhawks stars Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews react to Kyle Beach interview00:50 | October 28, 2021
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Chicago police say Smollett staged alleged attack
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February 21, 2019
Chicago police said Thursday that actor Jussie Smollett staged the alleged attack he claimed happened to him because he was not "satisfied with his salary."
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