Jussie Smollett's conviction for that hate crime hoax just got overturned—here's what we know
This is the latest update in a five-year-long saga involving the embattled Empire actor.
November 21 2024 2:16 PM
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Jussie Smollett
Judge Won't Dismiss Chicago's Lawsuit Against Jussie Smollett
It’s never going to end, is it?
October 24 2019 7:09 AM
Trump: Jussie Smollett’s Dropped Charges Are ‘an Embarrassment'
He has also says the Department of Justice will investigate.
March 28 2019 5:23 AM
BREAKING: Jussie Smollett Says He’s Been Truthful "Since Day One”
“I would not bring my family, our lives, or the movement through a fire like this,” he said.
March 26 2019 9:00 AM
Chicago PD Now Investigating Internal Leaks from the Jussie Smollett Case
Several hospital staffers were reportedly fired for accessing Jussie Smollet's records and the Chicago police is investigating alleged leaks.
March 08 2019 10:15 AM
Donald Trump Just Weighed in on the Jussie Smollett Case
Trump claims reverse racism against Jussie Smollett
February 21 2019 1:44 PM
Jussie Smollett Enters Rehab, Has Had 'Extremely Difficult' 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 10:25 AM
'I'm Not Suicidal:' Jussie Smollett Sentenced to Jail in 2019 Case
The former Empire actor had an emotional message for the court after his sentence was handed down.
March 11 2022 1:55 PM
The FBI Is Investigating Jussie Smollett’s Dropped Charges
This actually is a case for the FBI.
March 27 2019 4:36 PM
Charges Dropped Against Jussie Smollett in Emergency Court Hearing
“His record has been wiped clean of the filing of this tragic complaint against him,” said his lawyer.
March 26 2019 7:26 AM
Jussie Smollett Appears in Court to ‘Show Confidence in His Innocence’
Smollett's team moved to allow cameras in criminal case proceedings.
March 12 2019 11:59 AM
Robin Roberts Opens Up About Her Interview with Jussie Smollett
“It was a no-win situation for me,” she said.
March 04 2019 5:46 PM
Jussie Smollett Is Countersuing the City of Chicago
The former ‘Empire’ actor is fighting back against claims he staged a racist and homophobic attack.
November 20 2019 7:49 AM
Chicago Is Suing Jussie Smollett for Cost of Investigation
The lawsuit does not name how much the city is seeking from Smollett.
April 04 2019 7:32 PM
'Empire' Co-Creator Lee Daniels Speaks Out on Jussie Smollett
The director says the alleged hate crime has brought “pain and anger and sadness and frustration.”
March 21 2019 5:50 AM
Jussie Smollett Was Just Indicted on 16 Felony Counts by a Grand Jury
The new set of charges each carry a possible sentence of probation to four years.
March 08 2019 1:09 PM
Jussie Smollett Still Has ‘Presumption of Innocence,’ Says Chicago PD
“There are real victims of crimes of that nature,” said superintendent Eddie Johnson, “and I just hope that people don’t treat them with skepticism.”
February 25 2019 1:50 PM
Jussie Smollett Cut from Remaining ‘Empire’ Episodes
Producers want to avoid "further disruption" on set.
February 22 2019 11:50 AM
Op-Ed: I Won't Apologize For Believing Jussie Smollett
“I chose, and choose, to come from a place of believing people who say they’ve been victimized,” says Tre’vell Anderson, Out’s director of culture and entertainment.