Jussie Smollett is in a world of trouble.
It is one thing to have the local cops on him, but now the Feds.
Here is why.
The FBI is probing whether Smollett had any role in sending a threatening letter that was mailed to the actor at the Chicago studio where “Empire” is filmed a week before the alleged assault, a federal government official who has been briefed on the investigation told USA TODAY.
The official was not authorized to comment on the ongoing investigation.
The investigation is still in the preliminary stages, the official added.
Last week Chicago police officer Michael Carroll confirmed to USA TODAY that the mail, received Jan. 22, contained a white substance. The powder was later determined to be acetaminophen, or Tylenol.
Smollett said in an interview with “Good Morning America” last week that he believes the letter was linked to the alleged assault on him.
He said the letter “had a stick figure hanging from a tree with a gun pointing towards it with the words that said ‘Smollett, Jussie you will die,’ ” he said, adding that the return address area simply said “MAGA.”
If this all gets connected back to Smollett, he is likely going to jail for a while.
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