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Jussie Smollett's conviction overturned in hate crime hoax case
The "Empire" alum was convicted on five felony counts in December 2021. The actor was sentenced to 150 days in county jail in March 2022.
Jussie Smollett reflects on his 'darkest day' during hate crime hoax
"That was a pretty dark day because that's when everything clicked to me of what was happening," he said in an interview published Saturday.
Jussie Smollett enters rehab following hate crime hoax sentencing
The former "Empire" actor "has quietly been working very hard" in rehab, according to his rep.
Jussie Smollett insists he's not 'a piece of s--t,' says he gained clarity from jail
"If I had done this, I'd be a piece of s--," he said.
Taraji P. Henson invokes Emmett Till in call for Jussie Smollett's release
“Empire” actress Taraji Henson called for her former TV son, Jussie Smollett, to be released from jail – and compared the hate-crime faker’s case to that of Emmett Till.
Jussie Smollett believes race played a part in jail sentence over hate crime hoax
The actor reportedly told his defense team that he expected jail time and believed he'd be treated more harshly for the non-violent offense than others due to his skin color.
Jussie Smollett attends first red carpet event in years ahead of trial
The former "Empire" star is due to stand trial later this month for allegedly staging a racially charged attack on himself in Chicago in January 2019.
Jussie Smollett trial date set after judge denies dismissal request
Jussie Smollett's trial over his alleged hate crime hoax is set to begin in late November as a judge ruled the case would not be interrupted.
Former 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett appears in court
Jussie Smollett returned for the first time in more than a year Wednesday to court, where he faces charges over his alleged hate crime hoax -- and doubled down on...
Charlie Kirk compares Meghan Markle sit-down to Jussie Smollett case
“The Charlie Kirk Show” host said Monday that he believes Markle made up the story to drum up sympathy during her tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Jussie Smollett to make directorial debut amid hoax charges
Embattled "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett will make his directorial debut this week in the Big Apple with "B-Boy Blues," an adaptation of James Earl Hardy's best-selling book from 1994. Smollett...
Jussie Smollett seeks to have Chicago court dismiss charges against him
Jussie Smollett has once again asked a Chicago court to dismiss charges against him -- arguing the grand jury testimony that led to his second indictment is invalid, according to...
Jussie Smollett speaks out for 1st time in nearly two years
Jussie Smollett has spoken out for the first time in nearly two years -- insisting he’s innocent and the case against him is “bulls--t.” Smollett, accused of staging a racist...
Judge rejects release of Kim Foxx probe in Jussie Smollett case
Dan Webb implored a judge Friday to release his entire investigation into Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx.
Kim Foxx engaged in 'substantial abuses' letting Smollett walk free: prosecutor
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx engaged in “substantial abuses” in her handling of the Jussie Smollett case, including speaking with his sister eight times after the actor turned from...
Jurnee Smollett defends Jussie's innocence: 'I believe my brother'
"Everyone who knows me knows that I love my brother and I believe my brother.”
Brothers at center of Jussie Smollett case will testify against actor after all
The two brothers at the heart of the Jussie Smollett hate crime saga are walking back their decision to not testify against the disgraced actor, saying Thursday they plan to...
Jussie Smollett's alleged 'attackers' now unwilling to testify against him
The pair had originally expressed intent to fully cooperate and testify against the “Empire” star – until their lawyer told Chicago’s CBS affiliate Wednesday that they’ve had a change of...
Jussie Smollett can't use 'double jeopardy' defense against new charges, judge rules
Chicago prosecutors dropped the first set of charges against Smollett.
Jussie Smollett cites George Floyd protests, demands police transparency
Embattled actor Jussie Smollett cited ongoing protests over the death of George Floyd while demanding more transparency from cops in his own criminal case.