More than a year ago, former 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett was accused of lying to police about being the victim of a racist and anti-LGBTQ hate crime.<br />Smollett was initially charged with 16 felony counts of disorderly conduct, which eventually got whittled down to a six-count indictment.<br />Though the actor has maintained his innocence, he’s kept a low profile for most of 2020. Now, HuffPost reports his younger sister is speaking out.<br />HuffPost reports 'True Blood' star Jurnee Smollett is standing by her sibling all the way, and says she believes him wholeheartedly.<br />Jurnee says her brother's ongoing legal battle has been personally traumatizing.<br />To watch someone who you love that much go through something like this, that is so public, has been devastating. Jurnee Smollett Interview with The Hollywood Reporter
