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CHICAGO (AP) — The state rested its case at Jussie Smolletts trial Thursday after key testimony from two brothers who said the former “Empire" actor plotted a racist and anti-gay

Under questioning by Mr. Smollett’s defense team, two brothers who say they participated in a fake attack denied suggestions they had lied to avoid prosecution.

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One of the attorneys representing Jussie Smollett called for a mistrial Thursday, claiming the judge presiding over the case lunged at her during Illinois court proceedings.

A second man testified Thursday that Jussie Smollett plotted a racist and anti-gay attack on himself and paid the man and his brother to carry it out, giving them lines to shout and pointing out a surveillance camera the former “Empire” actor said would capture the hoax on video to use for publicity.

The second of the two brothers, Olabinjo Osundairo, took the stand on Thursday to testify on day four of the Jussie Smollett trial.

Explosive moments unfolded in court when one of Smollett's attorneys demanded a mistrial.

A second man has testified that Jussie Smollett plotted a racist and anti-gay attack on himself and paid him and his brother to carry it out.

Testimony from brothers Olabinjo and Abimbola Osundairo closed out the prosecution case against Jussie Smollett on Thursday, the fourth day of the former “Empire” star’s trial for lying to police about a hate crime assault near his downtown apartment.

Lawyer Tamara Walker accused the presiding judge of "physically lunging" at her and asked for a mistrial. The judge denied her motion.