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		</div><p>Empire actor Jussie Smollett said he believed “justice will be served” as he spoke publicly for the first time since being targeted in an allegedly homophobic and racist assault.</p>
<p>Smollett, who is black and came out as gay in 2015, was attacked by two men in Chicago on Tuesday, police said.</p>
<p>In a statement to US magazine Essence, Smollett said he “needed a moment to process” the “trauma, grief and pain”.</p>
<p>However, he warned that his attack should not be seen as an isolated incident and that similar incidents happened often.</p>
<p>Smollett also claimed that “certain inaccuracies and misrepresentations” had been spread since his release from hospital.</p>
<p>He said: “I am working with authorities and have been 100% factual and consistent on every level.</p>
<p>“Despite my frustrations and deep concern with certain inaccuracies and misrepresentations that have been spread, I still believe that justice will be served.</p>
<p>“As my family stated, these types of cowardly attacks are happening to my sisters, brothers and non-gender conforming siblings daily.</p>
<p>“I am not and should not be looked upon as an isolated incident.”</p>
<p>The attackers poured an “unknown chemical substance” over Smollett and wrapped a rope around his neck, according to investigators.</p>
<p>They shouted racial and homophobic slurs throughout the attack, police said. No arrests have been made.</p>
<p>Closing his statement, he said: “We will talk soon and I will address all details of this horrific incident, but I need a moment to process.</p>
<p>“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.”</p>
<p>Smollett has starred in Fox’s musical drama Empire since 2015. He plays Jamal, the gay son of a music mogul, played by Terence Howard.</p>
<p>His Empire co-star Taraji P Henson is among the celebrities to have offered their support on social media.</p>
<p>As well as his acting, Smollett is also a singer and activist who has advocated HIV/Aids prevention.</p>
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