DEVELOPING: Embattled 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett appears at emergency court hearing in Chicago.
Smollett is facing charges of felony disorderly conduct for filing a false report after allegedly staging the attack against himself in Chicago. While it remains unclear what prompted the emergency hearing, Smollett and his attorney are expected to speak to the press after the court appearance.
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