Jussie Smollett

Illinois top court reverses actor Smollett's false hate crime report conviction

The court agreed that Smollett should not have been charged a second time for filing a false hate crime report because prosecutors had already agreed to drop such charges.

Actor Jussie Smollett makes a court appearance
Actor Jussie Smollett makes a court appearance

Actor Jussie Smollett found guilty of staging fake hate crime

Actor Jussie Smollett makes a court appearance

Jussie Smollett pleads not guilty in second round of charges in his case

Actor Jussie Smollett makes a court appearance

Jussie Smollett charged again related to alleged staging of hate crime


Jussie Smollett sues Chicago, claims malicious prosecution over alleged beating

Smollett pleaded not guilty to lying about the attack, and has long said he was truthful about it.

Jussie Smollett exits Cook County Department of Corrections after posting bail in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., February 21, 2019

Special prosecutor will investigate dropping of charges against Smollett

“The unprecedented irregularities identified in this case warrant the appointment of independent counsel to restore the public’s confidence in the integrity of our criminal justice system.”

Actor Jussie Smollett makes a court appearance

Jussie Smollett’s character will not return to ‘Empire’

Smollett, who is black, gay and Jewish, had been written out of the final two episodes of the show’s fifth season.

Black Jewish actor Jussie Smollett was assaulted in Chicago on Tuesday night

Empire cast members call for Jussie Smollett to return for next season

Smollett was written out of the final two episodes of the show’s fifth season.

Black Jewish actor Jussie Smollett was assaulted in Chicago on Tuesday night

Jussie Smollett's lawyers sued by 'perpetrators' of fake attack

The Osundairo brothers charged that Smollett's attorneys Mark Geragos and Tina Glandian falsely accused them of attacking Smollett, even after the investigation was over.

Actor Jussie Smollett makes a court appearance

City of Chicago will sue Jussie Smollett

The lawsuit was being prepared after Smollett, 36, refused a demand by the city for $130,000, said Bill McCaffrey, a spokesman for the city's Department of Law.

Actor Jussie Smollett makes a court appearance

After Smollett's failed conviction, Chicago wants him to pay bid

The request for “immediate payment” came in a letter from the Chicago Department of Law to Smollett, a member of the cast of the Fox television series “Empire.”

Jussie Smollett exits Cook County Department of Corrections after posting bail in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., February 21, 2019

Donald Trump calls Smollett case 'embarrassment,' announces review

Investigators later charged Smollett with paying $3,500 to the two men to pretend to attack him in order to garner public sympathy for himself. Prosecutors dropped the charges on Tuesday.

Jussie Smollett exits Cook County Department of Corrections after posting bail in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., February 21, 2019

Charges dropped against Jussie Smollett

Smollett briefly addressed reporters after the hearing, saying, "I've been truthful and consistent on every single level since day one."

Jussie Smollett exits Cook County Department of Corrections after posting bail in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., February 21, 2019

Actor Jussie Smollett indicted on 16-count felony indictment by grand jury

Smollett, who is black and openly gay and plays a gay character on the Fox network hip-hop drama "Empire," was previously charged in a criminal complaint with lying to police.

Jussie Smollett exits Cook County Department of Corrections after posting bail in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., February 21, 2019

Empire star Jussie Smollett arrested, removed from final two episodes

Smollett had previously claimed that he believed the attackers were supporters of US President Donald Trump.

Black Jewish actor Jussie Smollett was assaulted in Chicago on Tuesday night