Jussie Smollet and "The Growing Lack of Evidence"

"The Growing Lack of Evidence".

What a turn of phrase:

Police in Chicago say the actor who claimed he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack near his home has not provided them with enough phone records to help their investigation.  

According to multiple reports, Smollett had refused to turn over his phone to officers after telling officers he was speaking with his manager at the time of the ambush. 

Smollett has now reportedly released a heavily redacted record of his calls to police however, police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said the records "are not sufficient and do not meet the burden of a criminal investigation," according to the Chicago Tribune. 

The growing lack of evidence in the case has reportedly pushed Chicago police to even consider charging Smollett with filing a false report. 

CBS Chicago and other local outlets report that Johnson still wants Smollett treated as a victim, but will pursue charges against the actor if the case is proven to be a hoax.