Defense attorneys called former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett to testify in his ongoing criminal trial on Dec 6, and pictured Smollett attends the New York Screening of "B-Boy Blues" at AMC Magic Johnson Harlem on November 19, in New York City.
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Defense attorneys called former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett to testify in his ongoing criminal trial on Dec 6, and pictured Smollett attends the New York Screening of "B-Boy Blues" at AMC Magic Johnson Harlem on November 19, in New York City.
Mandatory Credit: Rob Kim/Getty Images

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