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Thats a bold-faced lie,Smollett said about the accusation.

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He said any communications with the brothers would have been about personal-training sessions.

He saidhe didnt recognize them neither their voices nor their faces because the attack happened so quickly.

Webb offered that Smollett read the messages aloud but refused to censor the language.

In response, the actor called the brothersliars.

Additional witnesses for the defense are expected to be called today.

Smollett denies all charges against him.

If hes found guilty, he could face up to three years in prison.