Mark Geragos, Smollett's attorney, spoke with Anderson Cooper and said Smollett refused to sign a police complaint after the incident because "he could not believe it."

Two brothers who authorities said took part in a staged attack on actor Jussie Smollett were "betrayed" by the celebrity, their attorney Gloria Schmidt told CNN.

Mark Geragos, Smollett's attorney, spoke with Anderson Cooper and said Smollett refused to sign a police complaint after the incident because "he could not believe it."

Two brothers who authorities said took part in a staged attack on actor Jussie Smollett were "betrayed" by the celebrity, their attorney Gloria Schmidt told CNN.

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Attorney for brothers involved in the Jussie Smollett case says they were 'betrayed' by the celebrity

Two brothers who authorities said took part in a staged attack on actor Jussie Smollett were "betrayed" by the celebrity, their attorney told CNN on Monday.