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

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

Razor on Twitter

Sources https://t.co/0DOe9HOq10 https://t.co/QkZUzf9Z0k