epstein because maxwell told her he could help her with her music career, trial is set to resume in a few hours. the meantime jussie smollett is back on the stand today after 5 hours of testimony yesterday. todd: more on what the actor revealed. >> the former empire start taking the stand in his defense reiterating he's a victim of the hate crime. khorasan 9 claims the attack was a hoax. he admitted he paid the brothers for nutrition and training advice but not to stage any kind of attack. jussie smollett admitted he had a relationship with one of the brothers who previously testified jussie smollett paid them $3,500 to stage the attack and another $100 for supplies, he says the court was upset was police were called because he never would have done so. the greater director called police that night. the actor saying i am a black