"Empire" star Jussie Smollett says he's "continuing to work closely" with authorities investigating a "possible hate crime" committed against him after the Chicago Police Department rejected his phone records.

Sgt. Rocco Alioto told USA TODAY that although they appreciate Smollett's cooperation, the submitted records were rejected because they "do not meet the burden for a criminal investigation as they were limited and heavily redacted."

Chris Bastardi, a spokesperson for Smollett, confirmed to USA TODAY that the actor "voluntarily provided his phone records" shortly after the altercation, adding that any redactions were "intended to protect the privacy of personal contacts or high-profile individuals not relevant to the attack."

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Detectives say they will likely need more information from Smollett to "corroborate the investigative timeline," but Bastardi reaffirmed that "Jussie is the victim here."

"Chicago PD has repeatedly informed us that they find Jussie’s account of what happened that night consistent and credible," Bastardi continued. The "Superintendent (of Police) has been clear from day one that Jussie is a victim."

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Officers say Smollett was approached in the early morning of Jan. 29 by two people who "gained his attention by yelling out racial and homophobic slurs towards him." The assailants reportedly punched him in the face, poured a chemical on him and wrapped a rope around his neck.

"We are continuing to work closely with the Chicago PD and remain confident that they will find Jussie’s attackers and bring them to justice," Bastardi said on behalf of Smollett.

No arrests have been made but police continue to collect and review surveillance video from the area and look for possible witnesses, Chicago police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said.

Contributing: The Associated Press

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