Jussie Smollett: Police Claim to Have More Evidence

Meanwhile, Terrence Howard has spoken out in support of his co-star.

The Jussie Smollett case has not gotten any less messy—or confusing. The $3,500 check that Smollett allegedly used to pay brothers Abel Osundairo and Ola Osundairo to stage a hate crime against him in January includes a memo line that reads, «5 week Nutrition/Workout program (Don’t Go)».

Over the weekend, however, Terrence Howard became the first Empire cast member to speak publicly in support of his colleague after his arrest.