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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.

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.

A Timeline of the Jussie Smollett Investigation

Here's a breakdown of how the investigation began and where it's going.

The Danger of Jussie Smollett’s Alleged Lies

Smollett's scandal harms the most vulnerable people, like hate crime victim Candice Elease Pinky.

Jussie Smollett Arrested on Felony Charges

The Empire actor has been charged with falsifying a police report regarding his own alleged hate-crime attack.

Jussie Smollett Released on $100,000 Bail

The gay Empire actor appeared alongside family members at a bond hearing regarding his felony charges.

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. 

Trump: Jussie Smollett Insulted My Supporters

The president tweets that Smollett insulted "tens of millions" of MAGA supporters.

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.

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.

Juror Reveals Reason They Found Jussie Smollett Guilty

"It wasn't an easy decision. You've got the mother sitting there. You feel bad."

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.

Trump Labels Outcome of Jussie Smollett Case as 'Outrageous'

The president took to Twitter and voiced his disappointment -- unsuprisingly. 

Chicago Mayor: Jussie Smollett Case Is 'Whitewash of Justice'

The city's top officials slammed the dismissal of charges against gay actor Jussie Smollett. 

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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Jussie Smollett Pleads Not Guilty to Charges of Lying to Police

The Empire star is still maintaining his innocence. 

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. 

Brothers in Jussie Smollett Case Express 'Tremendous Regret'

Abimbola and Olbinjo Osundairo say their actions negatively impacted hate-crime victims.