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My body is strong but my soul is stronger, Jussie Smollett says after attack

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Empire actor Jussie Smollett has issued his first public statement after he was attacked by two men in Chicago earlier this week.

Smollett was attacked in by two “white” yet to be identified men who “yelled out racial and homophobic slurs” then hit him in the face, poured bleach on him and put a rope around his neck.

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35-year-old actor issued a statement to Essence today, saying:

“Let me start by saying that I’m OK. My body is strong but my soul is stronger. More importantly, I want to say thank you. The outpouring of love and support from my village has meant more than I will ever be able to truly put into words.

I am working with authorities and have been 100% factual and consistent on every level. Despite my frustrations and deep concern with certain inaccuracies and misrepresentations that have been spread, I still believe that justice will be served.

As my family stated, these types of cowardly attacks are happening to my sisters, brothers and non-gender conforming siblings daily. I am not and should not be looked upon as an isolated incident. We will talk soon and I will address all the details of this horrific incident, but I need a moment to process.

Most importantly, during times of trauma, grief, and pain, there is still a responsibility to lead with love. It’s all I know. And that can’t be kicked out of me. With Love, respect & honor…Jussie.”

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has condemned the “racist and homophobic” attack on the Empire star.

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Trump said the incident was a horrible thing during in an interview with a veteran journalist, April Ryan, in the White House.

“It was horrible. I’ve seen it, last night. I think that’s horrible. It doesn’t get worse, as far as I’m concerned.”

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