The Evolving AP Story

When something agrees with their take on it, it’s “not alleged”. But when they disagree, then it’s “alleged”. Follow this. 

  • AP Feb 2: (not alleged) “Attack”
  • AP Feb 13: (not alleged) “Attack”
  • AP Today: “Allegedly falsely reporting”

The Associated Press on Twitter: “BREAKING: A grand jury in Chicago indicts “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett on 16 felony counts for allegedly falsely reporting that he was the victim of a racist, homophobic attack. https://t.co/yNo4DharEQ / Twitter”

BREAKING: A grand jury in Chicago indicts “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett on 16 felony counts for allegedly falsely reporting that he was the victim of a racist, homophobic attack. https://t.co/yNo4DharEQ

The Associated Press on Twitter: “”Empire” actor Jussie Smollett says he’s angry that some doubt his claims about being attacked in Chicago last month. https://t.co/5TbioA05nG / Twitter”

“Empire” actor Jussie Smollett says he’s angry that some doubt his claims about being attacked in Chicago last month. https://t.co/5TbioA05nG

Razor on Twitter: “Sources https://t.co/0DOe9HOq10https://t.co/QkZUzf9Z0k / Twitter”

Sources https://t.co/0DOe9HOq10https://t.co/QkZUzf9Z0k

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