Jussie Smollett’s homophobic hoax conviction overturned by Illinois Supreme Court
In 2021, a jury convicted Smollett on five counts of disorderly conduct.
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Jussie Smollett
Juror Reveals Reason They Found Jussie Smollett Guilty
"It wasn't an easy decision. You've got the mother sitting there. You feel bad."
December 13 2021 1:09 PM
The Latest in Jussie Smollett's Ongoing Alleged Hoax Attack Case
Besides criminal charges, Smollett has been sued by the City of Chicago for more than $130,000 in police overtime
October 06 2021 10:36 AM
Jussie Smollett Faces Six New Indictments in Alleged Hate Crime Hoax
The out actor staged an elaborate ruse on the streets of Chicago, according to a special prosecutor.
February 11 2020 12:46 PM
Trump Likens Impeachment Inquiry to Jussie Smollett's 'Scam'
The president went after the gay Empire actor at a Chicago rally over the investigation into his alleged attack.
October 28 2019 3:33 PM
Jussie Smollett Isn’t the Only Person Accused of Faking a Hate Crime
Tonight's episode of SVU rips the Smollett story from the headlines.
October 08 2019 10:08 AM
Chicago Suing Jussie Smollett for Overtime From 'False Police Report'
The latest broadside from the city of Chicago demonstrates how furious officials remain at the gay TV star.
April 04 2019 3:15 PM
Antigay Politician Wants to Punish Productions That Hire Smollett
Michael McAuliffe plans to file legislation stripping film projects of tax credits working with the out actor.
March 29 2019 7:05 AM
Chicago Police Announce Protest in Wake of Jussie Smollett Case
The union representing Chicago police officers has announced a protest as their calls for a federal probe into Jussie Smollett's case intensify.
March 28 2019 3:55 PM
Trump Labels Outcome of Jussie Smollett Case as 'Outrageous'
The president took to Twitter and voiced his disappointment -- unsuprisingly.
March 28 2019 4:31 AM
Chicago Mayor: Jussie Smollett Case Is 'Whitewash of Justice'
The city's top officials slammed the dismissal of charges against gay actor Jussie Smollett.
March 26 2019 2:41 PM
Jussie Smollett Has Been Cleared of All Charges
Chicago Police superintendent Eddie Johnson appeared visibly angry at the news, according to sources.
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March 26 2019 11:32 AM
Jussie Smollett’s Lawyer Tried to Extort Nike with Michael Avenatti
Mark Geragos has been named as a co-conspirator to Michael Avenatti in allegedly trying to extort the company earlier this week.
March 25 2019 12:53 PM
Jussie Smollett Pleads Not Guilty to Charges of Lying to Police
The Empire star is still maintaining his innocence.
March 14 2019 8:19 AM
Jussie Smollett Indicted on 16 Additional Felony Counts of Disorderly Conduct
The charges from a Chicago grand jury pertain to allegations that the actor made a false report of a hate crime.
March 08 2019 12:56 PM
Jussie Smollett Case: Police Open Investigation Into False Leaks
Police have launched an internal investigation into why so much information around Jussie Smollett's case was leaking to the media.
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March 08 2019 11:07 AM
Latifah Believes Smollett Until There's 'Definitive Proof' He Lied
Smollett staging an attack on himself doesn't sound like the guy she knows, Latifah says.
March 05 2019 1:05 PM
Robin Roberts: Jussie Smollett Interview Was a 'No-Win For Me'
The Good Morning America host said that her identity as a gay woman of color would play into the public's perception of how she handled the out actor.
March 04 2019 3:04 PM
SNL Takes on Jussie Smollett: 'I Broke Humanity'
Fox News "banshee" Jeanine Pirro doesn't come off great in the skit, either.
March 03 2019 3:03 AM
Brothers in Jussie Smollett Case Express 'Tremendous Regret'
Abimbola and Olbinjo Osundairo say their actions negatively impacted hate-crime victims.
March 01 2019 3:09 PM