Disgraced actor Jussie Smollett finally took the stand in his viral trial after explosive testimonies from the two brothers he accuses of attacking him in a homophobic rage, and his side of the story just adds another layer to the bizarreness of it all.

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The man Jussie Smollett allegedly paid to help him orchestrate a hate crime took the stand in the actor’s criminal trial Wednesday, explaining how he was involved in the hoax because he believed the 'Empire' star could help grow his own acting career.