Jussie Smollett’s homophobic hoax conviction overturned by Illinois Supreme Court
In 2021, a jury convicted Smollett on five counts of disorderly conduct.
November 21, 2024
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A Timeline of the Jussie Smollett Investigation
Here's a breakdown of how the investigation began and where it's going.
February 16, 2019
Jussie Smollett Released on $100,000 Bail
The gay Empire actor appeared alongside family members at a bond hearing regarding his felony charges.
February 21, 2019
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
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
Jussie Smollett Pleads Not Guilty to Charges of Lying to Police
The Empire star is still maintaining his innocence.
March 14, 2019
Jussie Smollett Enters Rehab After 'Extremely Difficult Past Few Years'
The announcement comes as the out actor appeals his conviction on charges that he faked a hate crime against himself.
October 19, 2023
The Danger of Jussie Smollett’s Alleged Lies
Smollett's scandal harms the most vulnerable people, like hate crime victim Candice Elease Pinky.
February 22, 2019
Jussie Smollett on America's Racial Divide
The out gay star of Empire speaks on his show about race, Confederate monuments, and the whitewashing of U.S. history.
May 3, 2018
Trump: Jussie Smollett Insulted My Supporters
The president tweets that Smollett insulted "tens of millions" of MAGA supporters.
February 21, 2019
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
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
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 4, 2019
Don Lemon Accused of History of Sexist, Unprofessional Behavior
Current and former colleagues say his remarks about women being past their prime were just the latest in a long line of problematic pronouncements.
April 5, 2023
Jussie Smollett's Attorneys Appeal Hate Crime Hoax Conviction
Smollet was convicted in 2021.
March 3, 2023
Jussie Smollett Arrested on Felony Charges
The Empire actor has been charged with falsifying a police report regarding his own alleged hate-crime attack.
February 21, 2019
Photos of Potential Jussie Smollett Attackers Released
The Chicago PD have released photos of potential persons of interests in Jussie Smollett's possible hate crime case.
January 30, 2019
Jussie Smollett Makes History in Pepsi Commercial
The Empire star becomes the first black gay man to be the face of the popular beverage brand.
December 4, 2015
Trump Labels Outcome of Jussie Smollett Case as 'Outrageous'
The president took to Twitter and voiced his disappointment -- unsuprisingly.
March 28, 2019