February 21, 2019 5:32 pm ‘Empire' Actor Jussie Smollett Arrested and Accused of Filing False Report Philadelphia and city officials react to the case of the “Empire” actor, Jussie Smollett, who faces felony charges after allegedly faking a hate crime against himself. US & World Videos 2:54 UPenn leaders reiterate to pro-Palestinian protesters that they need to disband 1:44 Pro-Palestinian protesters remain on UPenn's campus despite warnings to disband 1:30 Protests calling for ceasefire continue at Penn 6:33 Family affair: Former Eagle and new Eagle Jeremiah Trotter and Jeremiah Trotter Jr. speak out 0:20 Teen girl shot in Southwest Philly, suspect in custody