investigators say jesse smallette initially refused to give them his cell phone, a spokesman for jessete telling tmz that jesse is a victim here that he "voluntarily provided his phone records." and police have repeatedly informed them that they find jesse's account to be consistent and credible. so, that said, police say they have the surveillance video of most of the area where he says the attack took place. but no video of any attack and no video of any suspects, no witnesses had come forward, and there was no evidence to back smallette's claims. the aunt a kentucky woman missing for more than a month now says she cannot imagine her knees running away from home and leading her porch with her behind. police say savannah spurlock disappeared and jittery fourth, we've been profiling her for quite a while. she disappeared after leaving a bar with a group of men and election she had just given birth to twins in december. with us now, savannas aunt. it is very good to be here. your strength is impressive, and inspirational. and, we are just all waiting for something hopeful here. and, we

jesse smallett of being targeted became the narrative that gained momentum. is what trump's america looks like and what happens when trump's maga hatted supporters take to the streets. several new developments contradict the "empire" claims. remember what smallett charged. >> i can only go off of their words. who says "empire" [bleep], this is maga country. tie a noose around your neck and pours bleach on you. >> just into fox news. chicago police released 2 nigerian brothers arrested earlier this week without charges. joining me the co-chairman of project 21. smallett refuses to release his phone records. he claims he was talking to his manager and his manager heard the racial slurs and the maga business. is this story falling apart or does the release of the nigerians suggest he has something? >> the story is not adding up. what is most important is how fast the media decided this needed to be national news. i am still waiting for the alex baldwin trial to take place where he made homophobic attacks. we are not giving minute to minute coverage of that. >> l

project hope is calling upon the arrest and criminal prosecution of empire star and actor jesse smallette. we believe he lied about being the victim of a hate crime. >> smallette's attorney denies the reports. adding he has now been further victimized by claims attributed to these alleged perpetrators that jesse played a role in his own attack. >>> coming up, we're going to take you to scottsdale, arizona, to chec san francisco giants as they gear up for the new season, more pushback for the oakland a's new ball park proposal. the two groups speaking out saying howard terminal is a dangerous choice for the new site. let's go. bye, mom. thanks for breakfsat, mom. with quality ingredients like roasted hazelnuts and cocoa, nutella is sure to bring a smile to breakfast time. time is 9:21. the san francisco giants will honor two members of the organization who recently died with a patch on their uniforms for if upcoming season. the team's ceo larry baird said the men are two of the most important figures in san francisco died at the age of 8 october. and the other died after a battle with canc