| 单词 | Smollett |
| 例句 | At 11, she was starring alongside Samuel L. Jackson in “Eve’s Bayou,” which also featured Carroll — Smollett’s second role with the pioneering actress before she had even hit her teens. Jurnee Smollett: ‘The Past Few Years Have Been Heartbreaking’ 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z After the interview, Mr. Smollett headed off to finish a song for “Empire.” The Smollett Family Business: Acting and Activism 2016-03-09T05:00:00Z The case began in January with Smollett’s allegations he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack in Chicago. Lawyers: Actor is a victim, special prosecutor unneeded 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z Smollett has maintained his innocence, and his attorney says they will appeal the conviction. Report on handling of Jussie Smollett case to be made public 2021-12-20T05:00:00Z The network partnered with Columbia Records to release the music after each episode, and the label also signed breakout stars Jussie Smollett and Bryshere Y. Gray to solo deals. 'Empire' soundtrack lands rare No. 1 2015-03-18T04:00:00Z An initial wave of public support from prominent celebrities and politicians transformed into mounting scrutiny, which Smollett addressed in a tearful appearance on “Good Morning America.” ‘Angry, betrayed, disappointed’: Jussie Smollett’s alleged lies inflame already tense Chicago 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z A federal judge in Chicago put the case on hold until the completion of the Smollett trial and asked the parties to file a status report with the court by Feb. 1, 2022. After Jussie Smollett verdict, more court cases await 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z Another reason why Smollett might want to testify: He should be good at it. EXPLAINER: Jussie Smollett’s turn to testify. Will he? 2021-12-05T05:00:00Z After serving six days of a five-month sentence, Jussie Smollett walked out of Cook County Jail on Wednesday night, flanked by supporters who shepherded him into the back seat of an SUV. The Jussie Smollett Case Is Probably Far From Over, Analysts Say 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z Smollett’s attorneys made the double jeopardy argument after a special prosecutor secured a six-count indictment on charges alleging that he lied to police about a racist and anti-gay attack that police say he staged himself. Judge tosses out Jussie Smollett’s double jeopardy claim 2020-06-12T04:00:00Z Smollett then reported the alleged attack to Chicago police, who classified it as a hate crime and spent 3,000 staff hours on the investigation, Webb said. Prosecutors to begin case against Jussie Smollett in Chicago 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z Smollett’s attorneys, Todd Pugh and Victor Henderson, responded by saying the actor had been “further victimized” by claims that he knew the attackers and “played a role in his own attack.” How the Jussie Smollett case unfolded, from his initial police report to his eventual arrest 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z “At the end of the day,” he added, “it’s Mr. Smollett who committed this hoax.” Jussie Smollett’s Charges Are Dropped, Angering Mayor and Police 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z Authorities say Smollett, who is black and openly gay, staged the attack because he wanted a raise. How the Jussie Smollett case unfolded, from his initial police report to his eventual arrest 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z On Feb. 14, Smollett sat down for an interview with Robin Roberts on ABC's "Good Morning America" to address the ongoing skepticism and conflicting media reports about his claim. There's at least one true thing Jussie Smollett said about his allegedly false hate crime report 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Smollett ignited a media firestorm by telling police two apparent supporters of U.S. Chicago police investigating leaks in 'Empire' actor case 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z Mr. Smollett’s lawyers did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Dan K. Webb Is Named Special Prosecutor in Jussie Smollett Case 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z Nonpayment will likely prompt the city to sue Smollett, prompting a civil trial where standards for proving he staged the incident will be lower than in criminal court. Deadline looms for Smollett to pay city investigative costs 2019-04-03T04:00:00Z Smollett also pleaded not guilty to the crimes themselves. Smollett fights charges in alleged hoax 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z The case was revived when a special prosecutor charged Smollett with disorderly conduct over the police reports. Judge firms up trial date for Smollett, won’t dismiss case 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z Though composed and confident during his first day of cross-examination on Monday, Mr. Smollett seemed flustered during heated exchanges with Mr. Webb on Tuesday. Jussie Smollett Found Guilty of Reporting a Fake Hate Crime 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, Smollett’s life, going back to the death of her father in 2015 after years of estrangement, has been beset by sadness and setbacks. Jurnee Smollett: ‘The Past Few Years Have Been Heartbreaking’ 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z Defense attorney Nenye Uche has said the brothers attacked Smollett, who is Black and gay, “because of who he is” and has suggested that the brothers were homophobic. Smollett defense set to cross-examine star state witness 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Their testimony led to criminal charges against Smollett, which were dropped in March. Man who says he helped actor stage attack wins boxing title 2019-04-14T04:00:00Z Jussie Smollett, former "Empire" cast member, has been found guilty on five of the six charges against him stemming from his claims of being the victim of a hate crime, reports Variety. Jussie Smollett, former “Empire” star, found guilty of lying to police about hate crime 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z Prosecutors said he told them what racist and homophobic slurs to shout, and to yell that Smollett was in “MAGA Country,” a reference to the campaign slogan of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail in fake attack 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z Smollett could tell the judge as he told jurors about his extensive history of volunteering and donating to charitable causes. Jussie Smollett to learn fate in staged attack conviction 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z This is one thing about this story that Smollett has said that we can know is true. There's at least one true thing Jussie Smollett said about his allegedly false hate crime report 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Osundairo told jurors Smollett instructed him to punch Smollett but “not too hard.” Smollett defense set to cross-examine star state witness 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Smollett is free after posting $10,000 in bail, and his attorneys said he maintains his innocence. Smollett story shows thin line between news and social media 2019-02-22T05:00:00Z Jussie Smollett is a free man, the charges against him mysteriously dropped, the record against him sealed. Amid the cycles of outrage, a strategy emerges: Just ride it out. 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z Even so, Smollett isn’t giving up acting any time soon. Jurnee Smollett: ‘The Past Few Years Have Been Heartbreaking’ 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z The next morning, as news broke of a hate crime against Smollett, Osundairo said he texted a note of condolence to Smollett, also as instructed. Smollett defense set to cross-examine star state witness 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Judge James Linn sentenced Smollett last week to 150 days in jail — with good behavior he could have been released in as little as 75 days. Jussie Smollett released from county jail during appeal 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Smollett claimed to have been walking down a Chicago street late at night when two white men attacked him, throwing a noose around his neck and dousing him with bleach. The danger of R. Kelly's tears 2019-03-07T05:00:00Z He noted Smollett later provided DNA to the FBI for a separate investigation into hate mail he had received at the “Empire” studio shortly before the alleged attack. Jussie Smollett awaits verdict as jurors consider case 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z Smollett already announced herself as a star on the rise in "Underground" and the films she done since, including the feminist grenade of "Birds of Prey." "Lovecraft Country" is an intoxicating, myth-shattering hero's journey through a map of Black fear 2020-08-16T04:00:00Z Smollett told police he was walking home from a Subway sandwich shop at 2 a.m. when two men he said recognized him from the TV show “Empire” began hurling racial and homophobic slurs at him. Trial set to start on charges Smollett faked racist attack 2021-11-28T05:00:00Z According to Osundario, when the brothers spotted Smollett at around 2 a.m., Smollett defense set to cross-examine star state witness 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z In fact, Smollett grew up learning how to cook in his family kitchen. Your entire family will love Jake Smollett’s chicken taco lasagna: “It goes a long way” 2019-09-22T04:00:00Z The members of the Smollett clan have made good on their childhood promise. The Smollett Family Business: Acting and Activism 2016-03-09T05:00:00Z Then came the anger that Smollett’s fame accorded him influence that is out of reach for most. Trial set to start on charges Smollett faked racist attack 2021-11-28T05:00:00Z Standing up in the Chicago courtroom, Smollett demonstrated how he said the man walked quickly toward him, then pointed to his left temple to show where the man hit him. Smollett back on stand after calling hoax claim ‘100% false’ 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z Although Smollett was found guilty of five of the six counts, his lack of criminal history and the fact that no one was seriously hurt make actual time behind bars unlikely. EXPLAINER: What charges did Jussie Smollett face at trial? 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z The report says Smollett initially didn’t want to report attack, but another person convinced him to do so. Smollett told police attackers knew he was on ‘Empire’ 2019-02-05T05:00:00Z Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx’s office filed and quickly dropped 16 counts of disorderly conduct against Smollett for for allegedly staging a January 2019 attack in downtown Chicago and lying about it to police. Judge orders Google to turn over Jussie Smollett’s emails 2020-01-08T05:00:00Z Whether or not Mr. Smollett is forced to return to the jail in Chicago to complete his sentence is a question that is not likely to be answered for months — and possibly years. The Jussie Smollett Case Is Probably Far From Over, Analysts Say 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z “Smollett was indicted, tried and convicted by a kangaroo prosecution in a matter of months.” Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail in fake attack 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z McMahon and others also said Webb might call witnesses to testify about the impact that Smollett’s scheme may have had on legitimate victims of racist and homophobic attacks. Jussie Smollett to learn fate after staged attack conviction 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z Smollett’s attorneys wanted the judge to limit the sentence to community service, arguing that he had already been punished by the criminal justice system and damage to his career. Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail in fake attack 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z At trial, two brothers testified that Smollett recruited them to carry out the fake attack. Black juror: Smollett’s reaction to noose makes no sense 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z Smollett denied the brothers’ testimony that they circled the area where the alleged attack occurred three times as a “dry run” for the fake assault. Closing arguments set in actor Jussie Smollett’s trial 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z Both of Smollett’s cookbooks are accessible to home chefs. Your entire family will love Jake Smollett’s chicken taco lasagna: “It goes a long way” 2019-09-22T04:00:00Z Murray also said Smollett told her he had been assaulted by two men — one white and wearing a ski mask, the other he couldn’t see — as he was returning home after buying a sandwich. Smollett defense set to cross-examine star state witness 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z He did not comment as he got into an awaiting SUV, but his attorneys said Smollett, who is Black and gay, was the target of a racist justice system and people playing politics. Jussie Smollett released from county jail during appeal 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z That part of the story, sadly enough, is something with which Smollett has some familiarity. "It's blood memory": Jurnee Smollett on how the horrors in "Lovecraft Country" are felt in real life 2020-09-06T04:00:00Z He said he doesn’t believe Smollett’s claims of innocence. Jussie Smollett’s image takes new hit with revived charges 2020-02-12T05:00:00Z In 2015, her father, whom she had been estranged from for most of her life, died, only two years after reconnecting with Smollett and the rest of her family. Jurnee Smollett: ‘The Past Few Years Have Been Heartbreaking’ 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z And they asked the court to postpone Smollett’s ordered payment of $140,000 in fines and restitution that Cook County Judge James Linn ordered as part of his sentence. Appeals court to rule if Jussie Smollett should stay in jail 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Some questioned authorities’ narrative that Smollett had faked the attack, suggesting that city officials and the media were attempting to “vilify” the actor. The Jussie Smollett saga: a look into Chicago's broken criminal justice system 2019-03-30T04:00:00Z But police arrested Smollett on Feb. 21, accusing the actor of paying two brothers $3,500 to stage the attack in an effort to use the notoriety to advance his career. Chicago mayor demands answers after Smollett hoax charges dropped 2019-03-27T04:00:00Z Chicago sued Smollett in April 2019, after he refused to pay $130,106.15 to reimburse the city for police overtime and other costs spent on the investigation. After Jussie Smollett verdict, more court cases await 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z The charges were filed after police said their investigation revealed Smollett staged what he claimed was a racist homophobic attack against him in January in downtown Chicago. Judge to consider request from media to unseal Smollett file 2019-04-02T04:00:00Z The series starred Jurnee Smollett and Jonathan Majors and centered on a Black man’s journey across Jim Crow America to find his father and discover the truth about his family. Emmy surprises: ‘Pose,’ ‘I May Destroy You’ and ‘Lupin’ 2021-07-13T04:00:00Z After delivering his remarks on Tuesday, Mr. Smollett was immediately surrounded by fans — one shouting “Free Jussie!” — and posed for selfies before being ushered into a black SUV. Jussie Smollett’s Charges Are Dropped, Angering Mayor and Police 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z Smollett, who is also a musician and who released an R&B album, was interested in social justice causes. Jussie Smollett’s image takes new hit with revived charges 2020-02-12T05:00:00Z Chicago police accused Smollett of making up an attack against him, but the actor maintained his innocence and prosecutors dismissed criminal charges against him. Fox renews 'Empire' without Jussie Smollett's character 2019-04-30T04:00:00Z Although Smollett faced 16 disorderly conduct charges last year regarding the same alleged hate crime hoax, the charges were unexpectedly dropped in March. Smollett fights charges in alleged hoax 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z In a short scene tucked inside Weekend Update, the NBC sketch series turned a meeting of “Empire” executives into an absolute Smollett roast. Jussie Smollett "Saturday Night Live" sketch absolutely roasts the "Empire" actor 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z Smollett also told the brothers to buy ski masks, red hats and “a rope to make it look like a hate crime,” Webb told jurors. Prosecutors to begin case against Jussie Smollett in Chicago 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z The slogan also had been scrawled on some hate mail – that included a drawing of a stick figure hanging by a noose – that Smollett had received at the “Empire” set, he testified. Closing arguments set in actor Jussie Smollett’s trial 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z He was acquitted on Count 6, which referred to Smollett reporting on Feb. 14, 2019, to detective Robert Graves that he’d been a victim of an aggravated battery. EXPLAINER: What charges did Jussie Smollett face at trial? 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z “It’s highly irregular,” Loeb said, noting that prosecutors and Smollett continue to differ on the actor’s innocence. The Jussie Smollett saga: a look into Chicago's broken criminal justice system 2019-03-30T04:00:00Z But Linn also excoriated Smollett as a narcissist and pronounced himself astounded by his actions given the actor’s multiracial family background and ties to social justice work. Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail in fake attack 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z And then in 2020, as the pandemic set in, Smollett filed for divorce from her husband, the musician Josiah Bell, after nearly 10 years of marriage. Jurnee Smollett: ‘The Past Few Years Have Been Heartbreaking’ 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z In closing arguments earlier Wednesday, a prosecutor told jurors there is “overwhelming evidence” that Smollett staged the attack, then lied to police about it for publicity. Jussie Smollett awaits verdict as jurors consider case 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z Well, he is going to be all over TV, at least in the short term: On Wednesday Chicago police charged Smollett with filing a false police report, a Class 4 felony. Morning TV confessionals: From Nick Sandmann to Jussie Smollett, these interviews fail us 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z A defense attorney told jurors during openings that Smollett was a “real victim” and that the brothers’ accounts are unreliable. Smollett defense set to cross-examine star state witness 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z About 90 minutes later, Smollett sent one of the brothers a text message, Graves said. Smollett defense set to cross-examine star state witness 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Many celebrities and advocacy groups expressed their support for Mr. Smollett, painting the attack as another example of the increasing number of hate crimes in the era of Mr. Trump’s presidency. Jussie Smollett’s Charges Are Dropped, Angering Mayor and Police 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z “I am a Black man in America. I do not trust the police,” Smollett said. Smollett back on stand after calling hoax claim ‘100% false’ 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z Osundairo said it was at that meeting that Smollett first asked him “to fake beat him up” and asked if his brother could help. Smollett defense set to cross-examine star state witness 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z The Osundairos testified that Mr. Smollett staged the attack at an intersection near his apartment where he hoped the encounter would be captured on a nearby surveillance camera. Jussie Smollett Found Guilty of Reporting a Fake Hate Crime 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z The clothesline was wrapped around his neck when officers arrived, Theis said, leading detectives to believe Smollett may have retied it. Case against Jussie Smollett focuses on how ‘hoax’ unraveled 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z Upon hearing his sentence Smollett made an emotional statement to the judge saying he's "not suicidal," and that if anything happens to him in jail, it's not because of anything he did to himself. Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days for hate crime hoax 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z A judge subsequently ordered a special prosecutor to investigate, and the special prosecutor later secured another indictment against Smollett. 2 brothers threaten to stop cooperating in Smollett case 2020-06-25T04:00:00Z A representative and lawyers for Smollett did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Chicago police investigating leaks in 'Empire' actor case 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z Linn said jury selection in Smollett’s trial would start Nov. 29. Judge firms up trial date for Smollett, won’t dismiss case 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z Mr. Osundairo said he agreed to the plan because he felt “indebted” to Mr. Smollett for getting him a role as a stand-in on “Empire.” Jussie Smollett Found Guilty of Reporting a Fake Hate Crime 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Police say Smollett planned the hoax because he was unhappy with his salary and wanted to promote his career. ‘Empire’ star Terrence Howard shows support for Smollett 2019-02-24T05:00:00Z More often, then, when modern morning TV host/anchors sit down with subjects like Neeson or Smollett, critics rake them over the coals for failing to deliver harder and more skeptical queries. Morning TV confessionals: From Nick Sandmann to Jussie Smollett, these interviews fail us 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z The few who made it, like Goldsmith or that industrious novelist, anthologist, editor and translator, Tobias Smollett, might naturally feel ashamed of their sordid pasts. ‘Brothers of the Quill’: How an 18th-century hack found his literary footing 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z Police claimed Smollett orchestrated the entire attack, paying two brothers $3,500 to stage what looked like a hate crime, after sending the letter to Fox himself. All charges against Jussie Smollett dropped: Actor won't be prosecuted for alleged false reports 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z In addition to his famous role as Jamal Lyon in "Empire," Smollett is best known for playing Terry Hall in "The Mighty Ducks," Ricks in "Alien: Covenant" and Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes in "Marshall." Jussie Smollett indicted on six new charges related to alleged hate crime hoax 2020-02-12T05:00:00Z Smollett’s attorneys argue federal court is the proper venue for the case because the actor, who lived in Chicago while filming the TV show, “Empire,” is actually a California resident. Smollett wants Chicago’s lawsuit moved to federal court 2019-07-03T04:00:00Z “There’s been a lot of stuff that’s been said about me that’s absolutely not true,” Smollett said on Saturday, reading from a crumpled piece of paper. Jussie Smollett Gives Defiant Concert Days After Reporting Attack 2019-02-03T05:00:00Z Smollett’s lead attorney has said that he’ll ask the judge to dismiss the charges. Jussie Smollett to learn fate in staged attack conviction 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z Smollett was later charged with lying to police. Chicago releases 911 calls from Smollett incident in January 2019-06-05T04:00:00Z Police say Smollett deliberately staged the attack in a spot where he believed it would be captured on video, but “that particular camera wasn’t pointed in that direction,” Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said Thursday. Chicago’s vast camera network helped solve Smollett case 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx had come under fire for her office’s decision to drop its initial charges against Smollett. Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail in fake attack 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z Feb. 11: Police said the “limited and redacted” phone records they received from Smollett had proved insufficient for a criminal investigation. How the Jussie Smollett case unfolded, from his initial police report to his eventual arrest 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Smollett said he was not hospitalized, and that “Above all, I fought back,” inserting an expletive. Jussie Smollett Gives Defiant Concert Days After Reporting Attack 2019-02-03T05:00:00Z The city of Chicago is seeking $130,000 from Smollett to recoup the cost of the police investigation. Jussie Smollett files malicious prosecution claim against Chicago 2019-11-20T05:00:00Z Mr. Smollett would later say in an interview on “Good Morning America” that he was convinced the men in the pictures were his attackers. Jussie Smollett Faces Felony Charge, Accused of Faking Own Assault 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z Rumors of special treatment began to circulate after this, leading to the case being taken to a second grand jury, which went on to indict Smollett on six felony charges in February 2020. Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days for hate crime hoax 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z Smollett, a gay Black man, told police in 2019 that two masked man attacked him when he was in Chicago working on “Empire.” Judge firms up trial date for Smollett, won’t dismiss case 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z Jan. 29: Smollett, 36, told Chicago police he had been walking in the Streeterville neighborhood at 2 a.m. when two people yelling racial and homophobic slurs approached him. How the Jussie Smollett case unfolded, from his initial police report to his eventual arrest 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z While Jussie Smollett no longer faces criminal charges, since prosecutors dismissed the indictment against him Tuesday, the “Empire” star is not freed from the court of public opinion. Jussie Smollett says he wants to ‘get back to work.’ But can his career recover? 2019-03-27T04:00:00Z Investigators pivoted from considering Smollett as a hate-crime victim to naming him as the mastermind of a hoax to get attention and boost his salary on the Fox series. Jussie Smollett says he wants to ‘get back to work.’ But can his career recover? 2019-03-27T04:00:00Z Chicago officials, upset at the amount of police work that was spent on the case, have sued Mr. Smollett to recoup some of the city’s costs. Jussie Smollett Found Guilty of Reporting a Fake Hate Crime 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Prominent Chicago attorney Terry Sullivan says the 16 counts may be a signal of just how angry prosecutors and police are at Smollett. For Jussie Smollett, 1 story equals 16 felony counts 2019-03-09T05:00:00Z Mr. Webb said he would be reaching out to Mr. Smollett’s lawyers and would interview key witnesses. Dan K. Webb Is Named Special Prosecutor in Jussie Smollett Case 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z Smollett said he was upset police had been called because he would never have done so. Smollett back on stand after calling hoax claim ‘100% false’ 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z “I would like to think I landed a punch. But I don’t know if it landed,” Smollett said. Smollett back on stand after calling hoax claim ‘100% false’ 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z "Empire" star Jussie Smollett was brutally attacked early Tuesday morning in Chicago and the incident is being investigated as "a possible hate crime," police say, according to multiple outlets. "Empire" star Jussie Smollett brutally attacked, racist and homophobic slurs yelled by assailants 2019-01-29T05:00:00Z Mr. Smollett asked that the lawsuit be dismissed, and a federal judge is scheduled consider his request in October. Dan K. Webb Is Named Special Prosecutor in Jussie Smollett Case 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z Police also confirmed that the FBI was investigating a threatening letter sent on Jan. 22 to Smollett at the “Empire” set in Chicago. How the Jussie Smollett case unfolded, from his initial police report to his eventual arrest 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z And though he has been charged and is awaiting his trial, Smollett denies his involvement. The danger of R. Kelly's tears 2019-03-07T05:00:00Z As Mr. Smollett first described the attack it occurred at 2 a.m. on Jan. 29. Jussie Smollett Faces Felony Charge, Accused of Faking Own Assault 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z Judge James Linn, the Cook County jurist presiding over the case, declined to delay the proceedings and set a $20,000 personal recognizance bond for Smollett. Smollett fights charges in alleged hoax 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z Last month, the case took a strange turn when Smollett was arrested on suspicion of staging the attack and filing a false police report. Taraji P Henson: 'Hollywood didn't grasp my talent' 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z Two men seen in a video went from being persons of interest to suspects, then to witnesses against Smollett. Smollett story shows thin line between news and social media 2019-02-22T05:00:00Z Added Smollett: "There's so much of myself in Jamal and so much of Jamal in me. These will be my stories that I tell as an artist." Top 10 'Empire' songs and the stories behind them 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z Smollett addressed that speculation on Friday and again during his performance, as well as perceived inconsistencies regarding the severity of his injuries. Jussie Smollett Gives Defiant Concert Days After Reporting Attack 2019-02-03T05:00:00Z Nearly three years later, Smollett is about to stand trial on charges that he staged the whole thing. Trial set to start on charges Smollett faked racist attack 2021-11-28T05:00:00Z Smollett stood and faced the jury, showing no visible reaction as the verdict was read. Jussie Smollett guilty verdict latest in polarizing case 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Smollett, charged with the latter, faces a maximum sentence of three years in prison if convicted. There's at least one true thing Jussie Smollett said about his allegedly false hate crime report 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z The document notes that Smollett reported two men dressed in black and wearing black masks got his attention by mentioning the name of the TV show. Smollett told police attackers knew he was on ‘Empire’ 2019-02-05T05:00:00Z In the same month, her Empire co-star Jussie Smollett, who plays one of her sons, claimed he was the victim of a hate crime in Chicago. Taraji P Henson: 'Hollywood didn't grasp my talent' 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z “I am a Black man in America,” Mr. Smollett said. Jussie Smollett Found Guilty of Reporting a Fake Hate Crime 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z After a three-week investigation, Smollett was charged Wednesday with staging the attack with help from two brothers he knew and allegedly paid for their services. If proven, Smollett allegations could be a ‘career killer’ 2019-02-22T05:00:00Z The statement denied rumors circulating on social media that placed doubt on the allegations: Smollett “told the police everything from the very beginning,” it said, and his story had “never changed.” How the Jussie Smollett case unfolded, from his initial police report to his eventual arrest 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Two brothers testified last week that Smollett recruited them to fake the attack near his home in downtown Chicago. Jussie Smollett awaits verdict as jurors consider case 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z Judge James Linn set a post-trial hearing for Jan. 27, and said he would schedule Smollett’s sentencing at a later date. Jussie Smollett guilty verdict latest in polarizing case 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Smollett's case as a media phenomenon, however, is interesting mostly for its novelty. If Jussie Smollett is a hoaxster, what do we call Donald Trump? 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Graves testified that during the Feb. 14 interview, Smollett said he would sign a complaint against the brothers, though his attorney stopped him. Smollett defense set to cross-examine star state witness 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Smollett didn’t make a statement when offered the opportunity before the judge announced the sentence, saying he was listening to his attorneys’ advice. Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail in fake attack 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z Uche also suggested a third attacker was involved and told jurors there is not a “shred “ of physical and forensic evidence linking Smollett to the crime prosecutors allege. Prosecutors to begin case against Jussie Smollett in Chicago 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z Smollett lost his role on the TV program “Empire,” which was filmed in Chicago, after prosecutors said the alleged attack was a hoax, and he told jurors earlier this week, “I’ve lost my livelihood.” Jussie Smollett guilty verdict latest in polarizing case 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z The city demanded the payment shortly after the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office dropped the original charges against Smollett for lying to police about the attack. After Jussie Smollett verdict, more court cases await 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z A grand jury indicted Smollett last week on 16 felony counts accusing him of lying to the police about being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack by two masked men in downtown Chicago. Smollett expected at hearing to discuss cameras in courtroom 2019-03-12T04:00:00Z Humphry Clinker by Tobias Smollett Mr Martin is as smooth as any gentleman of the road. John Mullan's 10 of the best: highwaymen 2012-05-18T21:54:02Z Retired Illinois appellate judge Sheila O’Brien is pushing for the review of Cook County State’s Attorney’s Kim Foxx’s office, which dropped charges against Smollett that accused him of making a false police report. Judge to decide if he will consider request in Smollett case 2019-05-02T04:00:00Z Webb said he determined that further prosecution of Smollett was warranted, calling into question prosecutors’ judgment in dropping the original case but finding no wrongdoing on their part. Actor Jussie Smollett due for arraignment in Chicago on hoax charges 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z Family has played a major role in Smollett’s life over the past several years. Jurnee Smollett: ‘The Past Few Years Have Been Heartbreaking’ 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z The episode was hosted “Killing Eve” star Sandra Oh, and the Emmy winner was tightly wound as Smollett’s manager. Jussie Smollett "Saturday Night Live" sketch absolutely roasts the "Empire" actor 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z In light of those stories, it's easy to see why people believed Smollett's. If Jussie Smollett is a hoaxster, what do we call Donald Trump? 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z They are expected to characterize Smollett as the star and director of an “attack” in full view of a surveillance camera that he mistakenly believed would record the whole event. Trial set to start on charges Smollett faked racist attack 2021-11-28T05:00:00Z He said the two men did drugs together and went to a bathhouse, where Smollett said they “made out.” Smollett back on stand after calling hoax claim ‘100% false’ 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z Smollett said the $3,500 paid to the brothers was for fitness training. Smollett attorney wants focus on brothers role in attack 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z He said Smollett wanted the attack captured on surveillance video, but the camera he thought would record the hoax was pointed in the wrong direction. Prosecutors to begin case against Jussie Smollett in Chicago 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z On the first day of his trial, Smollett learned that a film he wrote, directed and produced, “B-Boy Blues,” won the “fan favorite narrative feature” award in the American Black Film Festival Awards. In and outside court, Smollett fights for reputation, career 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z The Osundairo brothers told police that Smollett paid them $3,500 to help stage the attack. Smollett attorney wants focus on brothers role in attack 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z Webb said that while no criminal charges were warranted against any of Foxx’s staff, his office will report potential violations of legal ethics in the handling of Smollett’s investigation to Illinois’ attorney disciplinary board. Judge won’t release full report on handling Smollett case 2020-08-28T04:00:00Z Smollett attended Monday’s virtual hearing and told the judge he was in New York City. Jussie Smollett lawyers get more time to prepare arguments 2021-08-02T04:00:00Z Replacing Smollett at this point would be problematic. If proven, Smollett allegations could be a ‘career killer’ 2019-02-22T05:00:00Z The city sued Mr. Smollett, demanding that he reimburse them for more than 1,800 overtime hours spent investigating his hate crime report. Dan K. Webb Is Named Special Prosecutor in Jussie Smollett Case 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z Smollett portrayed himself in follow-up appearances as a tearful victim of a hate crime who bravely fought back, and people cheered him on. The danger of R. Kelly's tears 2019-03-07T05:00:00Z Smollett’s lawyers have said they would fight the charge, according to the Associated Press, and he is expected to appear in court later on Thursday. From hate crime to hoax? How Jussie Smollett's strange story unravelled 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z The sketch begins with the Fox executives attempting to fire him from “Empire,” when Smollett and his manager make their case. Jussie Smollett "Saturday Night Live" sketch absolutely roasts the "Empire" actor 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z It would be a crime to report such a beating to police as a real attack, as authorities allege Smollett did. A look at why brothers in alleged hoax appear off the hook 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Smollett appeared at a court hearing in the afternoon, during which his bond was set at $100,000, and he was ordered to surrender his passport. How the Jussie Smollett case unfolded, from his initial police report to his eventual arrest 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Prosecutors countered that Smollett isn't protected because he was never prosecuted for the original charges. Smollett fights charges in alleged hoax 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z “Creating was something that we just were expected to do,” Mr. Smollett said, in a joint interview with his sister here, where he tapes the Fox series “Empire.” The Smollett Family Business: Acting and Activism 2016-03-09T05:00:00Z "My Beyoncé fan is messing up your makeup," Smollett said to the woman fussing over his face, sending the two into giggles. 'Empire' aims to climb music charts as well as TV rankings 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z “Jussie is the victim here,” his representatives wrote in a statement, adding that Smollett had provided records “from within an hour of the attack.” How the Jussie Smollett case unfolded, from his initial police report to his eventual arrest 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Mr. Smollett said he was entranced by her brashness. Gabourey Sidibe Doesn’t Want to Talk About Her Body 2017-05-01T04:00:00Z Taking the witness stand earlier this week, Smollett repeatedly denied the attack was a fake, telling a prosecutor “there was no hoax on my part” and that two brothers who testified against him are “liars.” Closing arguments set in actor Jussie Smollett’s trial 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z Police also believe Smollett sent a racist and homophobic threatening letter to himself at the Fox studio lot where the show is filmed. From hate crime to hoax? How Jussie Smollett's strange story unravelled 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z They include a lawsuit the city of Chicago filed against Smollett to recoup over $130,000 it spent investigating what police initially believed was a terrible hate crime. After Jussie Smollett verdict, more court cases await 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z In an interview with Good Morning America that aired on Thursday, Smollett said he was angry that some people doubted his story, and he suggested the disbelief might stem from racial bias. Fox says Smollett remains in 'Empire' cast, counters media report 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z Attorneys rarely announce whether their clients will take the stand before they actually call them to testify, and Smollett’s attorneys have not made their plans public. Smollett trial to resume with defense possibly calling him 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z The city says GPS data, video and other evidence prove Smollett paid the men to fake a hate crime. PR firm: ‘Every iota’ of Smollett claim true; police differ 2019-08-28T04:00:00Z Mr. Webb did not comment on the motion, but is likely to argue that because Mr. Smollett never was tried or pleaded guilty, he was still eligible to be prosecuted. Jussie Smollett Pleads Not Guilty in Repeat Appearance in Court 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z Smollett was charged on Wednesday evening after the two brothers testified before a grand jury. From hate crime to hoax? How Jussie Smollett's strange story unravelled 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Throughout the trial, Smollett has maintained his innocence and insisted that there was no hoax. Jussie Smollett, former “Empire” star, found guilty of lying to police about hate crime 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z However, the Police Department and city officials maintain Smollett orchestrated the January incident and they’re trying to recoup $130,000 the city spent on police overtime. Smollett wants Chicago’s lawsuit moved to federal court 2019-07-03T04:00:00Z Mr. Smollett, a friend of Mr. Hemingway’s, plays a runaway slave in some episodes. The Smollett Family Business: Acting and Activism 2016-03-09T05:00:00Z The alleged racist and homophobic attack on "Empire" star Jussie Smollett sent his fans, and the new fans he gained after his report of the attack, in rage. The danger of R. Kelly's tears 2019-03-07T05:00:00Z Mr. Smollett said that during the moment he was being assaulted he did not think to say, “Bola, is that you?” Jussie Smollett Found Guilty of Reporting a Fake Hate Crime 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Jussie Smollett, who plays Jamal Lyon in the series, ignited media and legal chaos after reporting to be the victim of a hate crime late one night in Chicago. Empire: Jussie Smollett’s send-off was an imperfect – and quick – moment 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z Smollett starred on the program for four years starting in 2015. In and outside court, Smollett fights for reputation, career 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z The president’s son Donald Trump Jr., who is known to disseminate conspiracy theories on his Twitter feed, retweeted an article this week about Smollett declining to turn over his cellphone to the police. Jussie Smollett Releases First Statement About Chicago Attack 2019-02-01T05:00:00Z She said the two men wanted to clear the record and she urged Mr. Smollett to do the same. Jussie Smollett Faces Felony Charge, Accused of Faking Own Assault 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z Smollett said in a statement released by his publicist. Jussie Smollett Releases First Statement About Chicago Attack 2019-02-01T05:00:00Z Prosecutors showed Smollett, who is Black and gay, went to extraordinary lengths in January 2019 to stage a hate crime. Jussie Smollett to learn fate after staged attack conviction 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z “This jury worked so hard,” Mr. Webb said, “and for Mr. Smollett to come up before them and lie for hours and hours and hours — that really compounded his misconduct.” Jussie Smollett Found Guilty of Reporting a Fake Hate Crime 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z It started with a search for attackers that turned into an investigation of Smollett and felony charges against the actor for allegedly lying to police. Defamation suit by brothers in Smollett case can go forward 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z The defense came forward with a sharply different account of Mr. Smollett’s attitudes and behaviors. Jussie Smollett Found Guilty of Reporting a Fake Hate Crime 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z "Holy Ghost" not only shows the audience what Leti is capable of, but enables Smollett to take center stage. "It's blood memory": Jurnee Smollett on how the horrors in "Lovecraft Country" are felt in real life 2020-09-06T04:00:00Z “Jussie Smollett is angered and devastated by recent reports that the perpetrators are individuals he is familiar with,” they said in a statement Saturday. Jussie Smollett Faces Felony Charge, Accused of Faking Own Assault 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z “You’d have to ask someone who did a fake crime,” Mr. Smollett replied. Jussie Smollett Found Guilty of Reporting a Fake Hate Crime 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z The studio behind Empire has said it is considering its options over Smollett’s future. From hate crime to hoax? How Jussie Smollett's strange story unravelled 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Smollett is charged with felony disorderly conduct for making what prosecutors say was a false police report. Case against Jussie Smollett focuses on how ‘hoax’ unraveled 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z Smollett was convicted this month of lying to police in January 2019 about what he said was a racist, homophobic attack in downtown Chicago. Report on handling of Jussie Smollett case to be made public 2021-12-20T05:00:00Z Smollett had claimed that two men attacked him in Chicago late one night in January 2019 calling him racial slurs while placing a noose around his neck and then pouring bleach on him. Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days for hate crime hoax 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z On Wednesday, the police said they were searching for two “potential persons of interest” spotted on a surveillance camera in the area where Smollett said the attack occurred. Jussie Smollett Releases First Statement About Chicago Attack 2019-02-01T05:00:00Z Hope said the evidence against Smollett was overwhelming. Black juror: Smollett’s reaction to noose makes no sense 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z Smollett was six days into his sentence on Wednesday when an appeals court ordered his release from custody pending an appeal of his conviction and sentence. Defamation suit by brothers in Smollett case can go forward 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z The new indictment charges Mr. Smollett with six counts of disorderly conduct related to false statements to Chicago police officers. Jussie Smollett Indicted Again in Attack That Police Called a Hoax 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z But Smollett never stopped working, even in the midst of the pandemic. Jurnee Smollett: ‘The Past Few Years Have Been Heartbreaking’ 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z “When I looked at the Smollett case, I was just upset.” ‘Angry, betrayed, disappointed’: Jussie Smollett’s alleged lies inflame already tense Chicago 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Her comments could back up Smollett’s contention that his attackers draped a makeshift noose around his neck. Prosecutors to begin case against Jussie Smollett in Chicago 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z Police arrested Smollett a month later, accusing the actor of paying two brothers $3,500 to stage the attack in a hoax aimed at gaining public sympathy and raising his show-business profile. Actor Jussie Smollett due for arraignment in Chicago on hoax charges 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z Feb. 16 - Chicago police said they are seeking a follow-up interview with Smollett after releasing the two brothers and shifting the direction of the investigation. Factbox: Timeline of incidents in Jussie Smollett's alleged attack 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Smollett was convicted of five of six felony counts of disorderly conduct — for lying to police. Jussie Smollett to learn fate after staged attack conviction 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z Smollett was indicted on 16 felony counts related to making a false report that he was attacked by two men. Jussie Smollett’s attorneys say all criminal charges dropped 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z Smollett, who pleaded not guilty, faces up to three years in prison if convicted. Chicago police investigating leaks in 'Empire' actor case 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z To that end, “Powerful,” which was the Alicia Keys-Jussie Smollett duet, was also a powerful song and very much a story point. Ilene Chaiken on ‘Empire’ and All That Affects the Lyon Family 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z The movie forced Smollett to question what she herself might do under similar circumstances. Jurnee Smollett: ‘The Past Few Years Have Been Heartbreaking’ 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z The resulting charges embarrassed Mr. Smollett, 36, imperiled his career and raised the possibility of jail time. Jussie Smollett’s Charges Are Dropped, Angering Mayor and Police 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z Smollett seems to have been banking on the all too real danger of assault that queer people of color face, especially in an age when hate crimes are on the rise. If Jussie Smollett is a hoaxster, what do we call Donald Trump? 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Smollett, 39, was convicted Thursday of five counts of disorderly conduct for lying to Chicago police about being the victim of a racist, anti-gay attack near his home in downtown Chicago. After Jussie Smollett verdict, more court cases await 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z Mr. Smollett is among the few openly gay actors to play a gay character on TV. The Smollett Family Business: Acting and Activism 2016-03-09T05:00:00Z He told Fox News that the volume of coverage on Smollett was “enormous” because “there’s a narrative to be promoted.” Smollett story shows thin line between news and social media 2019-02-22T05:00:00Z When a retired judge from Illinois petitioned the court to assign a special prosecutor to get the “whole truth” of what happened in the case, Ms. Foxx and Mr. Smollett resisted such an appointment. Dan K. Webb Is Named Special Prosecutor in Jussie Smollett Case 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z On Monday, his team sent out a photograph of Smollett and his family meeting with civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson over the weekend. In and outside court, Smollett fights for reputation, career 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z Mr. Smollett, wearing a dark gray suit and a blue shirt, sat upright in his chair, hands clasped, staring directly at the jury just after the verdict was read. Jussie Smollett Found Guilty of Reporting a Fake Hate Crime 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z The brothers testified that Smollett gave them money to buy the rope they were to fashion into a noose around his neck and the ski masks to hide their faces. Jussie Smollett to learn fate after staged attack conviction 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z Smollett’s attorneys met prosecutors and police, but it was unknown what they discussed or whether Smollett attended the meeting. From hate crime to hoax? How Jussie Smollett's strange story unravelled 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Smollett testified that he was the victim of a real hate crime, telling jurors “there was no hoax.” Jussie Smollett guilty verdict latest in polarizing case 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Smollett's main victims are the people who publicly expressed sympathy and are now being shamed for it by right wingers who are exploiting this to discredit credible allegations of hate crimes. If Jussie Smollett is a hoaxster, what do we call Donald Trump? 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z But Linn also urged lawyers for Smollett and the special prosecutor’s office to get prepared for a trial or other resolution to the charges that the actor staged a racist and homophobic attack in 2019. Jussie Smollett lawyers get more time to prepare arguments 2021-08-02T04:00:00Z Benjamin Hulett tackles his exacting coloratura numbers with great elegance, while Andrew Foster-Williams has fun as Charon, a character added by Smollett, whose adaptation was clearly very free. Handel: Alceste – review 2012-07-12T20:52:01Z "There was supposed to be another song in that scene, and it just felt wrong," Smollett recalled. Top 10 'Empire' songs and the stories behind them 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z The prosecutor made a point of challenging Mr. Smollett’s initial identification of his attackers, who wore ski masks, as white. Jussie Smollett Found Guilty of Reporting a Fake Hate Crime 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z A spokesman for the Cook County Sheriff’s Office said Smollett will have a comprehensive medical, mental health and security assessment, a routine process. Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail in fake attack 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z “My mom was in the movement with Bobby Seale and Huey Newton, and one of her first mentors was Julian Bond,” Mr. Smollett said of the Black Panther founders and the civil rights leader. The Smollett Family Business: Acting and Activism 2016-03-09T05:00:00Z Chicago sent the letter after state prosecutors dropped criminal charges accusing Smollett of orchestrating the attack. Deadline looms for Smollett to pay city investigative costs 2019-04-03T04:00:00Z In the Smollett case, the Chicago police continued for weeks to assert that Mr. Smollett was considered a victim. Jussie Smollett Faces Felony Charge, Accused of Faking Own Assault 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z Smollett’s attorneys wrote that he, like any other citizen, “enjoys the presumption of innocence” and that they intended to “mount an aggressive defense.” How the Jussie Smollett case unfolded, from his initial police report to his eventual arrest 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Webb questioned why Smollett didn’t turn over his cellphone to police or give them a DNA sample or access to his medical records to help with the investigation. Jussie Smollett awaits verdict as jurors consider case 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z On Thursday, he began his remarks by saying that the families of gun violence deserved more attention than Smollett. Chicago police chief angry over alleged Smollett hoax 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Special Prosecutor Dan Webb argued that the alleged conversations between Uche and the brothers in 2019, shortly after Smollett said he was a victim of a hate crime, created a conflict of interest. Judge allows Jussie Smollett’s lawyer to stay on the case 2021-07-30T04:00:00Z Johnson, the police chief, said Smollett paid two brothers, including one who was a former co-worker on Empire, $3,500 to orchestrate the attack as a “publicity stunt” because he was “dissatisfied with his salary”. From hate crime to hoax? How Jussie Smollett's strange story unravelled 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Guglielmi said on Sunday detectives were attempting to speak with Smollett again to follow up on his initial report of an attack on Jan. 29. Fox says Smollett remains in 'Empire' cast, counters media report 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z Smollett said earlier reports from some outlets that his attackers were wearing “MAGA” hats were inaccurate. Chicago police, Fox dispute reports about Smollett attack 2019-02-15T05:00:00Z But after Cook County Judge James Linn issued his decision, Smollett removed the face mask he wore throughout the hearing to proclaim himself innocent. Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail in fake attack 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z But several experts say they don’t think the judge will impose the maximum sentence or that Smollett will see the inside of a prison. Jussie Smollett to learn fate after staged attack conviction 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z Smollett said Monday that message was in reference to the illegal steroid. Smollett back on stand after calling hoax claim ‘100% false’ 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z Mr. Smollett’s legal team attempted to get the case reassigned to another judge and asked that the court prohibit a special prosecutor from reopening prosecution of Mr. Smollett. Dan K. Webb Is Named Special Prosecutor in Jussie Smollett Case 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z Asked if he believed he should be back on “Empire,” Mr. Smollett did not respond. Jussie Smollett’s Charges Are Dropped, Angering Mayor and Police 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z During the hearing, prosecutors and Smollett’s attorneys will get a chance to present witnesses and allow Smollett to make a statement. Jussie Smollett to learn fate after staged attack conviction 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said officers first made contact with Smollett about 2:40 a.m. How the Jussie Smollett case unfolded, from his initial police report to his eventual arrest 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z They said the Osundairo brothers were liars who had attacked Mr. Smollett to scare him into hiring them as bodyguards, and who concocted a story to avoid prosecution themselves. Jussie Smollett Found Guilty of Reporting a Fake Hate Crime 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Prosecutors said Smollett, who is Black and gay, staged a fake attack to get publicity. Report on handling of Jussie Smollett case to be made public 2021-12-20T05:00:00Z As Salon’s D. Watkins wrote in the week after Smollett made his complaint to the police, All charges against Jussie Smollett dropped: Actor won't be prosecuted for alleged false reports 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z Smollett’s attorneys also cannot mention various lawsuits linked to his case, Cook County Judge James Linn said. Jussie Smollett attorneys cannot call prosecutor to testify 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z They also alleged the brothers made up the story about the attack being staged to get money from Smollett, and that they said they wouldn’t testify against him if Smollett paid them each $1 million. Jussie Smollett guilty verdict latest in polarizing case 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z It follows a trial in December that concluded with a jury convicting Smollett on five counts of disorderly conduct. EXPLAINER: What charges did Jussie Smollett face at trial? 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z Smollett was found guilty by a jury Dec. 9 of five felony counts of disorderly conduct under a subsection of the law that prohibits making false reports to police. Jussie Smollett to be sentenced March 10 for lying to police 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z The city sued Smollett last April seeking to recover the costs incurred in investigating his hate-crime report. Actor Jussie Smollett due for arraignment in Chicago on hoax charges 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z The class 4 felony carries a prison sentence of up to three years, but experts have said if Smollett is convicted, he would likely be placed on probation and ordered to perform community service. Closing arguments set in actor Jussie Smollett’s trial 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z Smollett says he wants to “just get back to work” as an actor on a TV series. Amid the cycles of outrage, a strategy emerges: Just ride it out. 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z Indignation over Smollett’s charges being dismissed, but refusal to address black suffering, even when it happens under sponsorship of the state, is the latest iteration of a refrain that dates back to the Civil War. The absurd outrage over Jussie Smollett 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z Feb. 13 - In an interview with ABC News that aired on “Good Morning America,” Smollett said he was angry that some people doubted his account of the alleged attack. Factbox: Timeline of incidents in Jussie Smollett's alleged attack 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Taking the witness stand Monday, Smollett testified that “ I’ve lost my livelihood.” In and outside court, Smollett fights for reputation, career 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z Discussing how Smollett had told police that one of his attackers was white, Glandian said that the very dark-skinned brothers might have “put makeup on” to disguise their color. Defamation suit by brothers in Smollett case can go forward 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z The defense argued that Mr. Smollett should not be incarcerated because his offense was the kind of low-level, nonviolent felony that often results in sentences of probation or community service. The Jussie Smollett Case Is Probably Far From Over, Analysts Say 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z Smollett responded by defiantly maintaining his innocence and suggesting he could be killed in jail. Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail in fake attack 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z According to a report released by the Chicago Police Department, Smollett’s assailants yelled racist and homophobic slurs at him before battering him, pouring a chemical substance on him and placing a rope around his neck. What if TV told the truth about Chicago? 2019-01-31T05:00:00Z Earlier this month Webb convinced a Chicago grand jury to return a six-count indictment against Smollett for allegedly making four separate false reports about hate crimes to Chicago Police Department officers. Smollett fights charges in alleged hoax 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z Smollett told detective Robert Graves that the attacker had “pale skin,” when he previously said the attacker was white. Smollett defense set to cross-examine star state witness 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Smollett was charged last week with disorderly conduct. Smollett lawyer asking judge to OK ‘Empire’ actor travel 2019-02-25T05:00:00Z Smollett, 37, is expected to plead not guilty to the six counts of felony disorderly conduct during Monday’s hearing. Jussie Smollett to make 1st court appearance on new charges 2020-02-23T05:00:00Z The sentence and Smollett’s post-hearing outburst capped an hourslong hearing Thursday and more than three years of legal drama following Smollett’s claim that he had been the target of a racist and homophobic attack. Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail in fake attack 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z Smollett, who faces charges that he lied to Chicago police about the January 2019 attack, sought to refute damaging testimony from two brothers last week. Smollett back on stand after calling hoax claim ‘100% false’ 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z Uche said during his time at the jail, Smollett had not eaten and drank only water, though he did not say why. Jussie Smollett released from county jail during appeal 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z None of the text exchanges explicitly mentioned a staged attack, and Mr. Smollett maintained that the money was to hire the brothers to physically train him for an upcoming video. Jussie Smollett Indicted Again in Attack That Police Called a Hoax 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z Smollett, a vocal critic of President Trump, did not perform his most outwardly political song, “F.U.W.,” which includes lyrics like “Who got the popular vote? Was the whole thing just a joke?” Jussie Smollett Gives Defiant Concert Days After Reporting Attack 2019-02-03T05:00:00Z Smollett said he assumed the person who attacked him was white because he used a racial slur and shouted “MAGA country,” an apparent reference to then-President Donald Trump’s campaign slogan, “Make America Great Again.” Smollett back on stand after calling hoax claim ‘100% false’ 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z But then, with no surveillance footage or eyewitnesses to the attack, Smollett's case began to fall apart. There's at least one true thing Jussie Smollett said about his allegedly false hate crime report 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z What started as a search for Smollett’s attackers turned into allegations by police that Smollett staged the whole thing to further his career. Jussie Smollett back in court for hearing about his lawyer 2021-07-14T04:00:00Z He also said the original plan called for the men to throw gasoline on Smollett but that they opted for bleach instead because it would be safer. Prosecutors to begin case against Jussie Smollett in Chicago 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z Smollett is expected to enter a plea on Thursday. Attorney: Brothers regret role in alleged Smollett scheme 2019-03-13T04:00:00Z Feb. 20 - Smollett was charged with felony disorderly conduct and filing a false police report and police said they were seeking to negotiate his surrender. Factbox: Timeline of incidents in Jussie Smollett's alleged attack 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Linn, who will preside over Smollett's case, is a judge well known for not going easy on celebrities who appear before his courtroom. Smollett fights charges in alleged hoax 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z After Webb showed Smollett four messages that Smollett sent Osundairo that night, Smollett told Webb: “If you say so, sir.” Closing arguments set in actor Jussie Smollett’s trial 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z The Chicago element of the Smollett case, however, brings to light to the vast distance between the image established via political bluster and TV fiction, and the truth of this place. What if TV told the truth about Chicago? 2019-01-31T05:00:00Z Fox Entertainment and Twentieth Century Fox, which had previously denied reports that Smollett’s role had been reduced or cut from “Empire,” said in a statement that they were “evaluating the situation” and “considering our options.” How the Jussie Smollett case unfolded, from his initial police report to his eventual arrest 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z In a statement, the National District Attorneys Association offered blistering criticism of Foxx’s office, suggesting the “public’s confidence in the criminal justice system” had been “diminished” by its handling of the Smollett charges. The Jussie Smollett saga: a look into Chicago's broken criminal justice system 2019-03-30T04:00:00Z Mr. Smollett denied having attempted to thwart the investigation, asserting that he had not turned over his cellphone because he did not trust the Chicago police to keep its contents private. Jussie Smollett Found Guilty of Reporting a Fake Hate Crime 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z A judge appointed Webb to determine why Foxx’s office dropped charges accusing Smollett of staging a racist, anti-gay attack against himself in January. Smollett case special prosecutor donated to Foxx’s campaign 2019-09-30T04:00:00Z In late January, "Empire" star Jussie Smollett said he was brutalized in a racist and homophobic attack in Chicago. There's at least one true thing Jussie Smollett said about his allegedly false hate crime report 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Cook County Judge Michael Toobin, who appointed Webb as special prosecutor to look into the case, ruled Monday that his full report should be made public now that Smollett’s trial is complete. Report on handling of Jussie Smollett case to be made public 2021-12-20T05:00:00Z According to documents, Smollett’s legal team claim that the police department “obtained false, self-serving and unreliable statements” from the Osundairo brothers. Jussie Smollett files malicious prosecution claim against Chicago 2019-11-20T05:00:00Z Smollett prepared a few different pasta dishes during his time on Ray’s show, including his family recipe for manicotti. Your entire family will love Jake Smollett’s chicken taco lasagna: “It goes a long way” 2019-09-22T04:00:00Z Smollett said he turned around to confront the person, who he said towered over him. Smollett back on stand after calling hoax claim ‘100% false’ 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z Smollett says fans can chill out — he's going nowhere. Jussie Smollett of 'Empire' learns from prank tweet 2016-05-21T04:00:00Z Police said Smollett paid the men $3,500. Jussie Smollett’s attorneys say all criminal charges dropped 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z Smollett, 39, is charged with six counts of felony disorderly conduct for making what prosecutors say was a false police report — one count for each time he gave a report — to three different officers. Smollett defense set to cross-examine star state witness 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Aside from the more obvious jokes, Smollett’s asides about being tough are more subtle. Jussie Smollett "Saturday Night Live" sketch absolutely roasts the "Empire" actor 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z Producers appeared to be doing that for now, with Smollett traveling directly after being released from jail on bond Thursday to the “Empire” set. If proven, Smollett allegations could be a ‘career killer’ 2019-02-22T05:00:00Z A representative for Smollett did not respond to requests for comment. Chicago police to release images after attack on 'Empire' actor 2019-01-30T05:00:00Z Emanuel thunderously denounced the city prosecutor, calling the decision to release Smollett a “whitewash of justice.” The absurd outrage over Jussie Smollett 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z Police claim Smollett staged the attack, enlisting two brothers who were his friends because he was unhappy with his salary. Smollett story shows thin line between news and social media 2019-02-22T05:00:00Z The Fraternal Order of Police in Chicago plans a protest outside Foxx’s office Monday over the dismissal of the Smollett charges. Rev. Jackson plans rally in support of Chicago prosecutor 2019-03-31T04:00:00Z The label also signed Smollett and Gray, to solo deals. 'Empire' aims to climb music charts as well as TV rankings 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z They said one of the men who spoke to police was a personal trainer Smollett had hired to help him get ready for a music video. How the Jussie Smollett case unfolded, from his initial police report to his eventual arrest 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z My only regret is what happens to the other queer black people whose stories come after Smollett's alleged hoax, who are without his many resources, whose pain could be discredited because of him. There's at least one true thing Jussie Smollett said about his allegedly false hate crime report 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Smollett himself, who still maintains that the racist, homophobic attack really happened? The Jussie Smollett saga: a look into Chicago's broken criminal justice system 2019-03-30T04:00:00Z If that happens, the appeals court can set Smollett’s bond or send the case back to Linn to set the bond. Appeals court to rule if Jussie Smollett should stay in jail 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Osundairo, who worked as a stand-in on “Empire,” said he and his brother agreed because he felt indebted to Smollett for helping him with his acting career. Smollett defense set to cross-examine star state witness 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z The defense also worked to undercut the credibility of the brothers, seeking to portray Olabinjo Osundairo as homophobic and someone who may have felt antagonistic toward Mr. Smollett, who is gay. Jussie Smollett Found Guilty of Reporting a Fake Hate Crime 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z The jubilant party track is among the tunes Smollett penned. Top 10 'Empire' songs and the stories behind them 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z Smollett was charged with staging the attack but after he pleaded not guilty, prosecutors dismissed the charges. Smollett’s attorneys argue city lawsuit should be tossed 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z Unsettling details of what Smollett disclosed about the attack stir up feelings of rage and sorrow within any person possessing a conscience. What if TV told the truth about Chicago? 2019-01-31T05:00:00Z This is doubly true for someone like Smollett, a man starring in popular TV series airing on a major broadcast network. What if TV told the truth about Chicago? 2019-01-31T05:00:00Z Police said Smollett hired two men, both of whom are black, to attack him. Jussie Smollett’s attorneys say all criminal charges dropped 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z Daniel K. Webb, the special prosecutor who handled the case, said afterward that Mr. Smollett only made matters worse by continuing to stand by his account at trial. Jussie Smollett Found Guilty of Reporting a Fake Hate Crime 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Smollett was arrested Thursday morning and was expected to appear in court later in the day. Chicago police chief angry over alleged Smollett hoax 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Mr. Smollett said the payment was only for a diet and exercise plan. Jussie Smollett Found Guilty of Reporting a Fake Hate Crime 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z “Smollett directed every aspect of the attack, including the location and the noose.” Jussie Smollett lawyers sued by alleged hoax accomplices 2019-04-23T04:00:00Z Experts say it is almost certain that Smollett will speak. Jussie Smollett to learn fate after staged attack conviction 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z Police later concluded that Smollett staged the attack for publicity. Jussie Smollett lawyers sued by alleged hoax accomplices 2019-04-23T04:00:00Z “They would rather get the big fish, Smollett.” A look at why brothers in alleged hoax appear off the hook 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Former "Empire" star Jussie Smollett pleaded with the Illinois Supreme Court on Monday to kill six criminal charges made against him earlier this month by special prosecutor Dan Webb. Smollett fights charges in alleged hoax 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z A lead investigator in the case, Michael Theis, said Tuesday that the brothers — who worked with Smollett on the Chicago set of “Empire” — detailed for police how the actor orchestrated the hoax. Case against Jussie Smollett focuses on how ‘hoax’ unraveled 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z There are talks of a tour, although producers said that's not likely until after Season 2, which is also when solo albums from Smollett and Gray are expected. 'Empire' aims to climb music charts as well as TV rankings 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z Nevertheless, he also downplays the role of important figures in Black cinema and omits some altogether while including some real head-scratchers like Smollett. "They've Gotta Have Us" could have made history, if it weren't missing so much of it 2020-02-05T05:00:00Z After Smollett was charged, TNT’s celebrity battle-rap series “Drop the Mic” pulled an upcoming episode with him “in the interest of not being exploitative of an incredibly sensitive situation,” the network said in a statement. If proven, Smollett allegations could be a ‘career killer’ 2019-02-22T05:00:00Z Asked by Webb whether he meant that the brothers were his attackers, Smollett replied: “No, I don’t know. There’s no way for me to know that.” Closing arguments set in actor Jussie Smollett’s trial 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z Feb. 14: Smollett detailed his alleged attack in an interview with ABC’s Robin Roberts on “Good Morning America.” How the Jussie Smollett case unfolded, from his initial police report to his eventual arrest 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Smollett reported being beaten up by two men who shouted racist and anti-gay slurs and threw bleach on him. Chicago’s vast camera network helped solve Smollett case 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Although Uche tried to have the case dismissed, he said Smollett wants “nothing more than to go to a jury and clear his name.” Judge firms up trial date for Smollett, won’t dismiss case 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z Investigators later charged Smollett with paying the two men to pretend to attack him in order to garner public sympathy for himself. Trump says Justice Department to review Jussie Smollett case 2019-03-28T04:00:00Z The case was later revived by Mr. Webb, who reviewed that decision and ultimately announced that a grand jury had charged Mr. Smollett with six counts of felony disorderly conduct. Jussie Smollett Found Guilty of Reporting a Fake Hate Crime 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Smollett, who knew the men from his work on the television show that filmed in Chicago called “Empire,” testified that he did not recognize them and did not know they were the men attacking him. Jussie Smollett to learn fate in staged attack conviction 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z Linn said he did consider those requests for mercy, along with Smollett’s prior work for and financial support of social justice organizations. Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail in fake attack 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z In the warrants, Webb seeks information from the Google accounts of Smollett and his manager, including unsent draft emails and deleted messages. Judge orders Google to turn over Jussie Smollett’s emails 2020-01-08T05:00:00Z They claimed that the attorneys accused the brothers of leading “a criminally homophobic, racist and violent attack” against Smollett, destroying their personal and professional reputations. After Jussie Smollett verdict, more court cases await 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z The class 4 felony carries a prison sentence of up to three years, but experts have said if Smollett is convicted he likely would be placed on probation and perhaps ordered to perform community service. Case against Jussie Smollett focuses on how ‘hoax’ unraveled 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z Before the sixth and final season debuted last fall, the writers wrote off one of the main characters, played by Jussie Smollett, who is being investigated for potentially staging a hate crime he himself reported. What’s on TV Tuesday: ‘Empire’ and a Tribute Concert 2020-04-21T04:00:00Z Her parents, Smollett explained, both had names starting with J, so they decided all six of their children should, too. Jurnee Smollett: ‘The Past Few Years Have Been Heartbreaking’ 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z In the final message – sent at 12:41 a.m., about 90 minutes before the alleged attack – Smollett told Osundairo that he had finally made it home from the airport. Closing arguments set in actor Jussie Smollett’s trial 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z “If they kick him off the show, it sends a message” to other potential employers, said Bragman, who added he’s friendly with Smollett. Jussie Smollett says he wants to ‘get back to work.’ But can his career recover? 2019-03-27T04:00:00Z Hours before local media published reports questioning the veracity of Smollett’s allegations, he told Roberts that he was angry about people not believing him. How the Jussie Smollett case unfolded, from his initial police report to his eventual arrest 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Smollett was accused of falsely reporting what police say was a staged racist and anti-gay attack on himself in January in Chicago. Judge won’t kick decision in Smollett case to another judge 2019-05-17T04:00:00Z Mr. Webb’s office found that Ms. Foxx also made a false public statement about her communication with Jurnee Smollett, Mr. Smollett’s sister, who is also an actress. Smollett Case: Special Prosecutor Finds ‘Abuses of Discretion’ 2020-08-17T04:00:00Z And, according to their lawyer, the brothers will also describe how Smollett drove them to the spot where the incident was to play out for a “dress rehearsal.” Trial set to start on charges Smollett faked racist attack 2021-11-28T05:00:00Z That would be fine with Hope, who thinks Smollett does not deserve to go to prison. Black juror: Smollett’s reaction to noose makes no sense 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z They said Smollett, who is Black and gay, told them to put a noose around his neck, yell racist and homophobic slurs, and rough him up in view of a surveillance camera. Jussie Smollett awaits verdict as jurors consider case 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z When asked what it’s like being a mom, Smollett clarified, “A single working mom!” Jurnee Smollett: ‘The Past Few Years Have Been Heartbreaking’ 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z He was subsequently charged in a 16-count indictment, but the Cook County state’s attorney’s office dropped the charges three weeks later in exchange for Smollett forfeiting his bail without admitting wrongdoing. Actor Jussie Smollett due for arraignment in Chicago on hoax charges 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z Smollett recalls hearing stories about her grandmother being among the first in her family to buy a home in South and the swell of pride connected with that, and the despair in losing it. "It's blood memory": Jurnee Smollett on how the horrors in "Lovecraft Country" are felt in real life 2020-09-06T04:00:00Z Feb. 12: Smollett’s representatives clarified that he had redacted some information from his phone records before turning them over to police to protect the privacy of people unrelated to the alleged attack. How the Jussie Smollett case unfolded, from his initial police report to his eventual arrest 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Feb. 1: Smollett spoke out for the first time since the alleged attack via a statement to Essence: “Let me start by saying that I’m okay. My body is strong but my soul is stronger.” How the Jussie Smollett case unfolded, from his initial police report to his eventual arrest 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z It represents moms, it represents families, it represents people that just want to have dinner parties” Smollett says. Your entire family will love Jake Smollett’s chicken taco lasagna: “It goes a long way” 2019-09-22T04:00:00Z The move appeared to increase the pressure on Mr. Smollett, whose lawyers described it as “prosecutorial overkill.” Jussie Smollett’s Charges Are Dropped, Angering Mayor and Police 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z Smollett told Chicago police he was attacked on Jan. 29 by two men who shouted racist and homophobic slurs at him and put a rope around his neck. 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett angry that some doubt he was attacked 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z Chicago police later accused Smollett of making up the attack but the actor maintained his innocence and prosecutors in March dismissed criminal charges against him. Actor Jussie Smollett not returning to 'Empire,' TV creator says 2019-06-05T04:00:00Z Smollett’s lawyers shot back Thursday, saying it is city officials “who owe” Smollett “an apology — for dragging an innocent man’s character through the mud.” Upsides, downsides for Smollett, city in looming fines fight 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z Mr. Webb obtained an indictment this month charging Mr. Smollett with six counts of disorderly conduct by giving various false statements to the police. Jussie Smollett Pleads Not Guilty in Repeat Appearance in Court 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z All that set the stage for what turned a simple question of Smollett’s innocence or guilt into a convoluted legal saga that has dragged on for nearly three years. Trial set to start on charges Smollett faked racist attack 2021-11-28T05:00:00Z This mostly because the police investigation has been ongoing, and at the moment, Smollett is the one on his way to criminal court. Morning TV confessionals: From Nick Sandmann to Jussie Smollett, these interviews fail us 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z However Linn found that it was in the court’s interest to allow Smollett to retain his chosen lawyer “when his liberty is at stake,” even if the judge found Webb’s concerns to be legitimate. Judge allows Jussie Smollett’s lawyer to stay on the case 2021-07-30T04:00:00Z The Smolletts have also been outspoken politically and, since their school years, devoted to causes like H.I.V./AIDS prevention and ending apartheid. The Smollett Family Business: Acting and Activism 2016-03-09T05:00:00Z Her office charged Smollett with lying to police. Chicago police union wants federal probe in Smollett case 2019-03-19T04:00:00Z When taken into custody, the siblings detailed for police how Smollett orchestrated the fake attack. Smollett defense set to cross-examine star state witness 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Reports indicated Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, at the request of former first lady Michelle Obama’s onetime chief of staff, communicated with a member of Smollett’s family early in the investigation. Trial set to start on charges Smollett faked racist attack 2021-11-28T05:00:00Z It found Foxx and her office repeatedly abused their discretion and made false public statements, including saying that dropping charges as they did in the Smollett case was a routine occurrence. Report on handling of Jussie Smollett case to be made public 2021-12-20T05:00:00Z But the fact that Smollett ended up in custody while Trump kicks it in the Oval Office illustrates that our society does not, in fact, sincerely regard all hoaxes as bad. If Jussie Smollett is a hoaxster, what do we call Donald Trump? 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z But Smollett was thrust back into the spotlight on Tuesday after a grand jury indicted him for a second time on charges of lying to the police, in a case that drew worldwide attention. Jussie Smollett’s image takes new hit with revived charges 2020-02-12T05:00:00Z Court records show Smollett was accused of identifying himself as his younger brother and signing a false name on the promise to appear in court. Police dismiss tip Smollett, 2 brothers together in elevator 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z “It is the mayor and the police chief who owe Jussie – owe him an apology – for dragging an innocent man’s character through the mud,” Smollett’s team said Thursday. The Jussie Smollett saga: a look into Chicago's broken criminal justice system 2019-03-30T04:00:00Z “Identity politics is a scam,” he said, “and it is not so different from the one that Jussie Smollett just pulled.” Jussie Smollett Faces Felony Charge, Accused of Faking Own Assault 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z Authorities still believe Smollett concocted the attack in which he said two masked men beat him on Jan. 29. Smollett attorney wants focus on brothers role in attack 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z When the police revealed that Mr. Smollett was being investigated for possibly orchestrating the attack, the tone shifted. Jussie Smollett Indicted Again in Attack That Police Called a Hoax 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z Smollett is accused of lying to police when he reported that two masked men attacked him in downtown Chicago in January 2019. Jussie Smollett attorneys cannot call prosecutor to testify 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z Smollett alleged that on Jan. 29 he was beaten in Chicago by two men yelling racial and homophobic slurs. Perspective | Cory Booker and Kamala Harris wade into pop culture — and experience the age-old drawbacks 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z The lawsuit says the city “incurred significant costs” investigating the high-profile alleged hate crime, and seeks reimbursement from Smollett for 1,836 hours of police overtime. After Jussie Smollett verdict, more court cases await 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z Collier, speaking to TV critics Wednesday, affirmed series co-creator Lee Daniels’ decision to drop Smollett from the drama’s upcoming final season. Fox: Jussie Smollett won’t be on final season on ‘Empire’ 2019-08-07T04:00:00Z The Smollett case became a quintessential 2019 story, serving as a proxy for arguments about politics, policing and celebrity privilege. Jussie Smollett says he wants to ‘get back to work.’ But can his career recover? 2019-03-27T04:00:00Z The gradual unraveling of Smollett's story culminated in his arrest Thursday morning for filing a false police report, according to the Chicago Police. There's at least one true thing Jussie Smollett said about his allegedly false hate crime report 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Fania Davis said in her statement to AP that Smollett comes from “a family of justice warriors” like her family and her sister’s family. In and outside court, Smollett fights for reputation, career 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z Last week, as “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett appeared in a Chicago courtroom, a handful of defenders perched outside in the blustery March weather to shout “Justice for Jussie.” Some superfans ‘just don’t believe’ Michael Jackson and R. Kelly did anything wrong. This is why. 2019-03-20T04:00:00Z But this specific attack against Smollett also illuminates the connectedness of racism and homophobia under the guise of white supremacy, and the intersections of violence felt specifically by queer people of color. "Empire" star Jussie Smollett brutally attacked, racist and homophobic slurs yelled by assailants 2019-01-29T05:00:00Z Smollett denies orchestrating the Jan. 29 incident as a publicity stunt. City of Chicago sues Jussie Smollett for investigative costs 2019-04-11T04:00:00Z However, whatever the outcome of Smollett's individual case, the damage is done. There's at least one true thing Jussie Smollett said about his allegedly false hate crime report 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Questions raised about the veracity of his account were troubling, Smollett said in his statement, especially since “these types of cowardly attacks are happening to my sisters, brothers and non-gender-conforming siblings daily.” 'Empire' actor says assault report was '100 percent factual' 2019-02-01T05:00:00Z But Erickson said what is clear is that the argument that Smollett will complete his sentence before his appeal is decided is a non-starter. Appeals court to rule if Jussie Smollett should stay in jail 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Hope said the counter narrative put forth by Smollett’s attorneys that the pair had actually planned the attack on Smollett did not make sense. Black juror: Smollett’s reaction to noose makes no sense 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z Smollett’s countersuit also said he was the victim of a malicious prosecution that caused him humiliation and extreme distress. After Jussie Smollett verdict, more court cases await 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z According to the Chicago Police Department, Smollett said he was leaving a restaurant around 2 a.m. Jussie Smollett's assault, "this is MAGA country" and hate-crime denial 2019-01-30T05:00:00Z Erickson said the fact that the judge talked for well over a half hour in sentencing Smollett suggested that he anticipated that the sentence would be appealed. Appeals court to rule if Jussie Smollett should stay in jail 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z In the coming years, Smollett hopes to be doing more producing. Jurnee Smollett: ‘The Past Few Years Have Been Heartbreaking’ 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z Olabinjo Osundairo, 30, who had also appeared on “Empire” in minor roles, said he participated to “curry favor” with Mr. Smollett. Jussie Smollett Found Guilty of Reporting a Fake Hate Crime 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Authorities said Smollett paid two men he knew from work on the TV show “Empire” to stage the attack. Jussie Smollett released from county jail during appeal 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z In addition, the F.B.I. is investigating a threatening letter sent to Smollett at “Empire” production offices last week. Jussie Smollett Releases First Statement About Chicago Attack 2019-02-01T05:00:00Z Just weeks later came the stunning announcement that Smollett was charged with staging the attack to further his career and secure a higher salary. Trial set to start on charges Smollett faked racist attack 2021-11-28T05:00:00Z And with that, Smollett can walk out of jail. Appeals court to rule if Jussie Smollett should stay in jail 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Celebrities from Oscar-winner Viola Davis to supermodel Naomi Campbell were among those sharing support for Smollett. More on Jussie Smollett, a child actor who rose to stardom 2019-01-30T05:00:00Z Smollett faced up to three years in prison for each of the five felony counts of disorderly conduct — the charge filed for lying to police — of which he was convicted. Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail in fake attack 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z CNN anchor Don Lemon — who met Smollett during a guest appearance on “Empire” — said his initial reaction to the attack was not disbelief but “sadness.” Smollett story shows thin line between news and social media 2019-02-22T05:00:00Z His attorney declared Smollett’s innocence again Thursday after the jury found him guilty on five of six counts of disorderly conduct for lying to police. Jussie Smollett guilty verdict latest in polarizing case 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z And activist Bella BAHHS, who met Smollett while protesting the police murder of a 16-year-old, said she doesn’t trust Chicago police not to make things up — including the allegations against her friend. In and outside court, Smollett fights for reputation, career 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z They said Smollett, who is gay and Black, orchestrated the hoax to get publicity, giving them $100 for supplies and instructing them to place a noose around his neck and yell homophobic slurs. Smollett back on stand after calling hoax claim ‘100% false’ 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z Smollett, who left without commenting to reporters, is scheduled to be in court again on April 17 for another hearing. Jussie Smollett Pleads Not Guilty to 16 Felony Charges in Chicago 2019-03-14T04:00:00Z Roberts, for instance, only gently questioned aspects of Smollett's story that have provoked intense scrutiny, such as his refusal to hand over his phone. Morning TV confessionals: From Nick Sandmann to Jussie Smollett, these interviews fail us 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z But the prosecution had other surveillance footage of Mr. Smollett’s car circling the area where the attack occurred on the day of the reported dry run. Jussie Smollett Found Guilty of Reporting a Fake Hate Crime 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z In 2020, more than 3,300 cases were pending with the First District appellate court in Illinois, where Mr. Smollett’s case was assigned. The Jussie Smollett Case Is Probably Far From Over, Analysts Say 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z Smollett said he removed the noose but a friend who was at his apartment called police and told him to put the noose back on so officers could see it. Smollett back on stand after calling hoax claim ‘100% false’ 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z In 2021 it was ruled that this event was likely orchestrated by Smollett himself. Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days for hate crime hoax 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z Before landing the role of Jamal, Smollett was recording his album in a home studio, and this track is from those sessions. Top 10 'Empire' songs and the stories behind them 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z The charges against Smollett — six counts of disorderly conduct for lying to police about the January 2019 attack — are low-level felonies and carry a possible sentence of three years in prison. In and outside court, Smollett fights for reputation, career 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z That was the story that ricocheted around the world after Jussie Smollett, a Black and openly gay actor, reported to Chicago police that he was the victim of a hate crime. Trial set to start on charges Smollett faked racist attack 2021-11-28T05:00:00Z The news sparked outrage on social media, but some questioned Smollett’s account. 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett angry that some doubt he was attacked 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z Foxx’s office is not involved in the new case against Smollett. Jussie Smollett to make 1st court appearance on new charges 2020-02-23T05:00:00Z If others saw the noose as Smollett’s clumsy effort to portray his attackers as racist, Andre Hope saw much more. Black juror: Smollett’s reaction to noose makes no sense 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z Smollett faces up to three years in prison when he returns to court next year for sentencing. Black juror: Smollett’s reaction to noose makes no sense 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z Smollett reported last month that he was physically attacked by two men who yelled homophobic and racial slurs. No plan for Smollett to do follow-up police interview Monday 2019-02-18T05:00:00Z The reports surfaced late Thursday as detectives were questioning two “persons of interest” who were captured on surveillance cameras in the area of downtown Chicago where Smollett said he was attacked last month. Chicago police, Fox dispute reports about Smollett attack 2019-02-15T05:00:00Z But Judge James Linn noted that Smollett’s case now was being led by a special prosecutor appointed by another judge, an arrangement that he would not upset. Judge firms up trial date for Smollett, won’t dismiss case 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z Attorney Bill McCaffrey said the lawsuit was being prepared after Smollett, 36, refused to reimburse Chicago $130,000 after Cook County prosecutors dropped the charges. Chicago will sue actor Jussie Smollett after he refuses to pay for... 2019-04-04T04:00:00Z Unlike the trial, Linn agreed to let photographers and a television camera inside court for the hearing — meaning the public got to see and hear Smollett speak in court for the first time. Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail in fake attack 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z Defense attorneys have suggested that the Osundairo brothers accused Smollett of staging the hoax because they disliked him and then saw an opportunity to make money. Smollett back on stand after calling hoax claim ‘100% false’ 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z Smollett was later charged with false impersonation, driving under the influence and driving without a valid license. Police dismiss tip Smollett, 2 brothers together in elevator 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z Cook County Circuit Judge Michael Toomin last month named a special prosecutor to investigate why State’s Attorney Kim Foxx’s office dropped all charges alleging Smollett made up the attack to promote his career. Lawyers: Actor is a victim, special prosecutor unneeded 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z And some legal experts say the only chance Smollett has of beating charges that he lied to the police is by telling jurors his version of what happened on Jan. 29, 2019. EXPLAINER: Jussie Smollett’s turn to testify. Will he? 2021-12-05T05:00:00Z Smollett's attorneys also argued that refiling the original charges against their client violates his right to not be charged twice with the same crime, known as double jeopardy, according to the Associated Press. Smollett fights charges in alleged hoax 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z It rejected the idea that the brothers, who are also black, attacked Smollett because of his race, asserting that the actor staged the incident. Jussie Smollett lawyers sued by alleged hoax accomplices 2019-04-23T04:00:00Z Smollett admits he's received backlash because of his character. 'Empire' aims to climb music charts as well as TV rankings 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z Jussie Smollett is nominated for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series for his role in “Empire,” but his representative says he’s not planning to attend. NAACP celebrates 50th Image Awards honoring celebs of color 2019-03-30T04:00:00Z He criticized the special prosecutor’s decision to charge Smollett again after the initial charges were dropped by Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx and he paid a fine. Jussie Smollett released from county jail during appeal 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Smollett was initially charged with 16 counts alleging he lied to police when reporting he’d been the victim of a racist, homophobic attack in January. Texts: Chicago prosecutor called Smollett ‘washed up celeb’ 2019-04-17T04:00:00Z In June, Fox Entertainment’s chief executive, Charlie Collier, confirmed at a Television Critics Association event that Mr. Smollett would not be returning for the show’s sixth and final season, which debuts in September. Dan K. Webb Is Named Special Prosecutor in Jussie Smollett Case 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z After punching Smollett in the face and throwing the actor to the ground, they put a noose around his neck and threw bleach on him, then ran away, Osundairo told jurors. Smollett defense set to cross-examine star state witness 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z The appeals court said Smollett could be released after posting a personal recognizance bond of $150,000, meaning he didn’t have to put down money but agrees to come to court as required. Jussie Smollett released from county jail during appeal 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z “Empire actor Jussie Smollett took advantage of the pain and anger of racism to promote his career.” Chicago police chief angry over alleged Smollett hoax 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z The brothers will testify during the trial, but it’s unknown if Smollett will. Case against Jussie Smollett focuses on how ‘hoax’ unraveled 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z “I try my best to keep up with all that’s being tweeted,” Smollett said. 'Empire': Watch the tweets fly inside the writers room 2015-02-26T05:00:00Z In a video interview this month, Smollett, 35, looked back on an acting career that has spanned three decades, from sitcoms to feature films, with detours on the stage. Jurnee Smollett: ‘The Past Few Years Have Been Heartbreaking’ 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z “Gabby doesn’t just spew,” said Jussie Smollett, her co-star on “Empire,” the Fox series created by Mr. Daniels that is now in its third season. Gabourey Sidibe Doesn’t Want to Talk About Her Body 2017-05-01T04:00:00Z The prosecutors also showed the jury messages that Mr. Smollett sent to Abimbola Osundairo in the hours before the attack, updating him on his delayed flight to Chicago. Jussie Smollett Found Guilty of Reporting a Fake Hate Crime 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Smollett also told Robin Roberts of ABC News that people who question his narrative of the attack were “ridiculous” to think he would lie. Chicago police, Fox dispute reports about Smollett attack 2019-02-15T05:00:00Z Guglielmi added this morning, on a lengthy Twitter thread that documented updates to the investigation, that Smollett was in police custody. There's at least one true thing Jussie Smollett said about his allegedly false hate crime report 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z The actor entered a not-guilty plea to charges of lying to authorities about an alleged hate crime attack that police say Smollett orchestrated himself. Some superfans ‘just don’t believe’ Michael Jackson and R. Kelly did anything wrong. This is why. 2019-03-20T04:00:00Z Smollett faced six counts of "disorderly conduct," for lying about the attack to the police. Jussie Smollett, former “Empire” star, found guilty of lying to police about hate crime 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z Graves said he concluded Smollett had lied to him. Smollett defense set to cross-examine star state witness 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z A novel such as The Worms Can Carry Me To Heaven seemed to me, to use Walter Scott's wonderful phrase about the novels of Tobias Smollett, "sedulously laboured into excellence". The Deadman's Pedal by Alan Warner – review 2012-06-01T07:00:03Z On Monday, Smollett testified that he was returning home from buying a sandwich around 2 a.m. when someone yelled a racist, homophobic remark that referenced the TV show “Empire.” Closing arguments set in actor Jussie Smollett’s trial 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z In 2019, Smollett shocked the country by coming forward with details of a homophobic, racist attack that left him bloodied and with a noose around his neck in Chicago. Jussie Smollett, former “Empire” star, found guilty of lying to police about hate crime 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z Smollett, who allegedly paid the brothers $3,500 to help him stage the attack, was charged with lying to police before the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office announced it was dropping the charges. 2 brothers threaten to stop cooperating in Smollett case 2020-06-25T04:00:00Z The company that produces the show issued a statement on Wednesday supporting Smollett. Fox says Smollett remains in 'Empire' cast, counters media report 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z Mr. Smollett, 32, is a singer and a breakout star of the hit drama “Empire,” in which he plays Jamal, the most talented member of the Lyon hip-hop dynasty. The Smollett Family Business: Acting and Activism 2016-03-09T05:00:00Z Smollett told jurors he had just returned from a trip and was walking home after buying a sandwich around 2 a.m. on Jan. 29, 2019, when someone yelled a racist, homophobic remark. Smollett back on stand after calling hoax claim ‘100% false’ 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z Attorneys rarely announce whether or not their clients will take the stand before they actually call them to testify, and Smollett’s attorneys have not made their plans public. EXPLAINER: Jussie Smollett’s turn to testify. Will he? 2021-12-05T05:00:00Z Smollett still insists he was the victim of a racist, anti-gay attack. Kim Foxx: Work of Smollett special prosecutor underway 2019-08-27T04:00:00Z Representatives for Smollett did not return a request for comment on him being dropped from the show. Actor Jussie Smollett not returning to 'Empire,' TV creator says 2019-06-05T04:00:00Z Smollett told police in January 2019 that he was attacked by two men in ski masks who hurled racist and homophobic slurs and expressed support for President Donald Trump. Jussie Smollett indicted on six new charges related to alleged hate crime hoax 2020-02-12T05:00:00Z Like “The Family Table: Recipes and Moments from a Nomadic Life,” Smollett’s new work will feature family-style recipes — this time 100 pasta dishes. Your entire family will love Jake Smollett’s chicken taco lasagna: “It goes a long way” 2019-09-22T04:00:00Z Smollett stars alongside Terence and Taraji P. Henson in “Empire,” the Fox TV show about the power struggles of a family in the music business that is now in its fifth season. Jussie Smollett opens act with emotion: Attackers won’t win 2019-02-02T05:00:00Z But for many Chicagoans – particularly black and brown residents – that was obvious before the Smollett case. The Jussie Smollett saga: a look into Chicago's broken criminal justice system 2019-03-30T04:00:00Z Calling the alleged scheme "shameful," Johnson claims Smollett sent the letter to Fox and when that didn't get traction he paid two brothers $3,500 to fake the attack. There's at least one true thing Jussie Smollett said about his allegedly false hate crime report 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z An attorney who tried to block the appointment of the special prosecutor and another attorney representing Smollett in a federal civil case did not immediately return calls for comment. Judge orders Google to turn over Jussie Smollett’s emails 2020-01-08T05:00:00Z Uche portrayed the brothers as unreliable, saying their story has changed while Smollett’s has not, and that when police searched their home they found heroin and guns. Prosecutors to begin case against Jussie Smollett in Chicago 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z From celebrities to politicians to activists, social media was awash with support for Smollett. There's at least one true thing Jussie Smollett said about his allegedly false hate crime report 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z The Osundairo brothers, who were star witnesses for the prosecution at Smollett’s trial, filed their own lawsuit in April 2019 accusing Smollett’s attorneys of defamation and seeking unspecified financial damages. After Jussie Smollett verdict, more court cases await 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z The brothers used a $100 bill that Smollett gave them to buy the supplies, Webb said. Prosecutors to begin case against Jussie Smollett in Chicago 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z He called the jury’s split verdict “inconsistent,” saying it made no sense for Smollett to be convicted of five counts but not the sixth charge, since “everything stems from one incident.” Jussie Smollett guilty verdict latest in polarizing case 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z In his closing argument Wednesday, special prosecutor Dan Webb told the jury that Smollett caused Chicago police to spend enormous resources investigating what they believe was a fake crime. Jussie Smollett awaits verdict as jurors consider case 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z The prosecutors faulted Mr. Smollett for not cooperating adequately with the investigation by balking at turning over evidence like his cellphone. Jussie Smollett Found Guilty of Reporting a Fake Hate Crime 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z The reasons are not explained in the indictment, but legal experts say prosecutors sought indictments on individual details Smollett provided police after he reported being the victim of a racially charged and homophobic attack. For Jussie Smollett, 1 story equals 16 felony counts 2019-03-09T05:00:00Z Like a number of advocates and commenters, Johnson expressed concern that the victims of Smollett’s apparent fabrication will be future victims of hate crimes, who could face increased skepticism about their claims. From hate crime to hoax? How Jussie Smollett's strange story unravelled 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Smollett reported that he was physically attacked while getting a sandwich around 2 a.m. on Jan. 29 near his home in downtown Chicago. Police dismiss tip Smollett, 2 brothers together in elevator 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z In a statement after Thursday’s guilty verdict, the city’s law department said the decision “confirms that the City was correct” in suing Smollett. After Jussie Smollett verdict, more court cases await 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z “Living by Design” host Jake Smollett is currently working on his second cookbook. Your entire family will love Jake Smollett’s chicken taco lasagna: “It goes a long way” 2019-09-22T04:00:00Z White supremacy was at the center of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, too many mass shootings to list off, and now, according to the police, in the attack against Smollett Tuesday. "Empire" star Jussie Smollett brutally attacked, racist and homophobic slurs yelled by assailants 2019-01-29T05:00:00Z This element of surprise, I'd argue, is one of the reasons the Smollett story is garnering so much media coverage and outrage. If Jussie Smollett is a hoaxster, what do we call Donald Trump? 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Before Jan. 29, 2019, Osundairo said Smollett sent him a text message asking to meet up “on the low,” which he took to mean a private meeting about something secret. Smollett defense set to cross-examine star state witness 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z If Smollett lied, it doesn't diminish the overarching brutality of racism and homophobia, but his case will be used to dismiss it anyway. There's at least one true thing Jussie Smollett said about his allegedly false hate crime report 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Because of an editing error, a headline on an earlier version of this article incorrectly reported the accusation against Jussie Smollett. Jussie Smollett Faces Felony Charge, Accused of Faking Own Assault 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z Weeks after Mr. Smollett was indicted, the state’s attorney’s office dropped the charges against him. Jussie Smollett Pleads Not Guilty in Repeat Appearance in Court 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z State prosecutors abruptly dropped charges against Smollett in March. PR firm: ‘Every iota’ of Smollett claim true; police differ 2019-08-28T04:00:00Z At the same time, Smollett is battling a lawsuit filed by the city seeking more than $130,000 for overtime paid to officers who were involved in investigating his report. Judge tosses out Jussie Smollett’s double jeopardy claim 2020-06-12T04:00:00Z A California misdemeanor complaint against Smollett in 2007 shows the actor pleaded no contest to giving false information to police when he was pulled over for driving while under the influence. Police dismiss tip Smollett, 2 brothers together in elevator 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z Your “Empire” co-star Jussie Smollett was allegedly attacked in what police are investigating as a potential hate crime. Taraji P. Henson on Jussie Smollett, ‘What Men Want’ and the presidential election 2019-02-08T05:00:00Z Smollett is charged with lying to the police about being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack by two masked men. Attorney: Brothers regret role in alleged Smollett scheme 2019-03-13T04:00:00Z Smollett says he is innocent and did not stage the attack. Trump says Justice Department to review Jussie Smollett case 2019-03-28T04:00:00Z The class 4 felony carries a prison sentence of up to three years, but experts have said if Smollett is convicted he likely would be placed on probation and ordered to perform community service. Smollett defense set to cross-examine star state witness 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Smollett took himself to the hospital and is said to be in "good condition." "Empire" star Jussie Smollett brutally attacked, racist and homophobic slurs yelled by assailants 2019-01-29T05:00:00Z But public support for Mr. Smollett quickly evaporated when investigators came to the conclusion three weeks later that he had staged the attack on himself. Jussie Smollett Found Guilty of Reporting a Fake Hate Crime 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Mr. Smollett was convicted on five counts on Thursday, relating to conversations he had with the police just after the attack. Jussie Smollett Found Guilty of Reporting a Fake Hate Crime 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z And Smollett told a detective that at least one of the attackers was white, according to Chicago police. Smollett attorney wants focus on brothers role in attack 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z Mr. Smollett, 39, took the stand and testified for more than seven hours in an effort to counter the narrative of the brothers, who had detailed how Mr. Smollett planned the attack. Jussie Smollett Found Guilty of Reporting a Fake Hate Crime 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Once considered by Chicago police to be the victim of a racist and homophobic hate crime, Smollett now faces a felony charge for allegedly filing a false police report about the incident. How the Jussie Smollett case unfolded, from his initial police report to his eventual arrest 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z After we speak, Smollett was charged with filing a false report and could face one to three years in prison. Taraji P Henson: 'Hollywood didn't grasp my talent' 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z He said that Smollett continued to lie on the witness stand, and that that will be brought up at his sentencing. Jussie Smollett, former “Empire” star, found guilty of lying to police about hate crime 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z Foxx’s office charged Smollett with 16 counts of disorderly conduct after police announced that their investigation showed that Smollett staged the attack on himself. Judge orders special prosecutor to examine Smollett probe 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z Smollett was accused of using the scheme to drum up publicity for his career. Judge tosses out Jussie Smollett’s double jeopardy claim 2020-06-12T04:00:00Z Jussie Smollett, the former "Empire" star who was accused last year of falsely claiming to be the victim of a racist and homophobic hate crime, faces multiple new charges linked to his statements to police. Jussie Smollett indicted on six new charges related to alleged hate crime hoax 2020-02-12T05:00:00Z Mr. Smollett: “We call it our Smoll Nation, because we do have truly —— ” The Smollett Family Business: Acting and Activism 2016-03-09T05:00:00Z Hope listened to prosecutors argue Smollett staged the hoax because he was angry that the studio where he filmed the television program “Empire” did not take hate mail he received seriously. Black juror: Smollett’s reaction to noose makes no sense 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z And Smollett, who may return to Empire, remains under federal investigation. The Jussie Smollett saga: a look into Chicago's broken criminal justice system 2019-03-30T04:00:00Z Osundairo testified that Smollett sent him a text message about talking “on the low,” and that during the conversation Smollett asked him about helping to stage the attack. Smollett back on stand after calling hoax claim ‘100% false’ 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z There was national attention on the case, both when the incident occurred and later when police alleged Smollett staged the attack with the help of the brothers to drum up publicity for his career. 2 brothers threaten to stop cooperating in Smollett case 2020-06-25T04:00:00Z Several supporters spoke about worries that Smollett would be at risk in prison, specifically mentioning his race, sexual orientation and his family’s Jewish heritage. Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail in fake attack 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z Smollett's upstanding protagonist, Matthew Bramble, takes pity on him and finds him a posting in the East Indies. John Mullan's 10 of the best: highwaymen 2012-05-18T21:54:02Z What did or did not happen to Smollett quickly turned into the Covington Catholic Washington Mall debate all over again, used to litigate or substantiate already-existing political beliefs. There's at least one true thing Jussie Smollett said about his allegedly false hate crime report 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Smollett’s defense attorneys have argued that the brothers committed the attack because they are homophobic and don’t like Smollett, who is gay. In and outside court, Smollett fights for reputation, career 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z However, Uche countered that Smollett had turned down extra security when the studio offered it. Prosecutors to begin case against Jussie Smollett in Chicago 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z This made the spotlight on Smollett shine even brighter, but this time he was vilified as someone willing to use one of the most potent symbol of racism in the U.S. to further his career. Trial set to start on charges Smollett faked racist attack 2021-11-28T05:00:00Z Cook County Judge James Linn can order the maximum sentence, a much shorter sentence or put Smollett on probation, meaning he won’t have to spend time behind bars. Jussie Smollett to learn fate after staged attack conviction 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z Feb. 2: During a concert in West Hollywood, Smollett’s first public appearance since the alleged attack, he thanked audience members for their support. How the Jussie Smollett case unfolded, from his initial police report to his eventual arrest 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Among the hundreds of graves are those of Scottish writer Tobias Smollett, Irish aristocrat Margaret King – taught by Wollstonecraft and friend to her daughter, Mary Shelley – and the English merchant Robert Bateman. Italians unveil long-lost tomb medallion of Scottish MP 2013-05-18T11:39:00Z On Thursday evening a Chicago court sentenced "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett to 30 months felony probation with the first 150 days to be spent in jail, starting immediately. Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days for hate crime hoax 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z After weeks of investigation, Chicago police determined that Smollett cooked up the scheme — in which they allege he hired two brothers to pose as his attackers — because he was dissatisfied with his salary on “Empire.” Chicago sues actor Jussie Smollett for police costs 2019-04-11T04:00:00Z Mr. Smollett wrote to Ms. Sidibe years before they met on the set. Gabourey Sidibe Doesn’t Want to Talk About Her Body 2017-05-01T04:00:00Z In an interview with NewsNation Now after Smollett was found guilty last Thursday, Eddie Johnson — who was Chicago police superintendent in January 2019 when Smollett said he was attacked — said virtually the same thing. Black juror: Smollett’s reaction to noose makes no sense 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z Smollett was later charged with making up the attack and taken off the “Empire” TV show, although prosecutors dropped the criminal case against him. A year in showbiz: court drama, box office records and a young billionaire 2019-12-01T05:00:00Z Some rebuked Emanuel and Johnson for failing to express the kind of outrage about those issues that they expressed about the handling of the Smollett charges. The Jussie Smollett saga: a look into Chicago's broken criminal justice system 2019-03-30T04:00:00Z An earlier version of this article mistakenly reported who approved the charges against Jussie Smollett. Jussie Smollett Faces Felony Charge, Accused of Faking Own Assault 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z Police said after Smollett was arrested last month that they believed he staged the attack because he was “dissatisfied with his salary” on Empire and was trying to draw attention to his plight. Jussie Smollett indicted on 16 counts over alleged false police report 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said Thursday that Smollett was dissatisfied with his salary on his Fox show. ‘Angry, betrayed, disappointed’: Jussie Smollett’s alleged lies inflame already tense Chicago 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z You may, like Smollett, have been charged 17 livres import duty in Boulogne on the dozen and a half silver spoons you brought with you. Audiobooks 2011-03-05T00:07:11Z The Chicago Police Department claimed that Smollett fabricated the story and paid two Nigerian brothers $3,500 to stage what looked like a hate crime. Jussie Smollett indicted on six new charges related to alleged hate crime hoax 2020-02-12T05:00:00Z “Mr. Smollett didn’t want the crime solved,” Mr. Webb said during his closing argument on Wednesday. Jussie Smollett Found Guilty of Reporting a Fake Hate Crime 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z The city of Chicago earlier this month sued Smollett, seeking three times the damages it said it incurred in the investigation of the incident. Jussie Smollett lawyers sued by alleged hoax accomplices 2019-04-23T04:00:00Z Smollett testified that he was the victim of a real hate crime, telling jurors “there was no hoax. ” Jussie Smollett awaits verdict as jurors consider case 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z Throughout the preceding trial, Smollett has maintained his innocence. Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days for hate crime hoax 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z Along with fans, Johnson said Smollett needs to earn the trust back from power players in the entertainment industry who might be cautious about fully embracing him. Jussie Smollett’s career could struggle to get back on track 2019-03-27T04:00:00Z Smollett’s attorney Nenye Uche said he will ask the jail to keep Smollett in protective custody and plans to appeal both the verdict and the judge’s sentence. Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail in fake attack 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z Smollett was arrested Thursday and made his first court appearance. Chicago’s vast camera network helped solve Smollett case 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z According to officials, Smollett orchestrated the attack, paying the brothers $3,500 and giving them an additional $100 to buy supplies, including rope and red hats. ‘Angry, betrayed, disappointed’: Jussie Smollett’s alleged lies inflame already tense Chicago 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z “FBI & DOJ to review the outrageous Jussie Smollett case in Chicago,” Trump wrote on Twitter, referring to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Justice. Trump says Justice Department to review Jussie Smollett case 2019-03-28T04:00:00Z His defense team said Mr. Smollett would appeal. Jussie Smollett Found Guilty of Reporting a Fake Hate Crime 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z The Empire album blocked Madonna’s Rebel Heart from reaching number-one on the charts, proving that Smollett and Gray are among the recording industry’s rising stars. Watch the Stars of Empire Perform at the Billboard Music Awards 2015-05-17T04:00:00Z But because Smollett does not have an extensive criminal history and the conviction is for a low-level nonviolent crime, experts did not expect him to be sent to prison. Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail in fake attack 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z Empire actor Jussie Smollett is now considered a suspect by Chicago police in the investigation into his claims that he was beaten in an alleged racist attack. Jussie Smollett: police declare Empire actor suspect in his own alleged attack 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z Smollett defense attorney Nenye Uche, speaking to reporters outside the jail after Smollett left, said the Smollett family is “very very happy with today’s developments.” Jussie Smollett released from county jail during appeal 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z If this was a theatrical performance, not a real crime investigation, we would say Smollett has not broken character once. The danger of R. Kelly's tears 2019-03-07T05:00:00Z Dezenhall said it would be tough for Smollett, who proclaimed himself innocent of the charges through his lawyers, to explain himself publicly. If proven, Smollett allegations could be a ‘career killer’ 2019-02-22T05:00:00Z As deputies led him from the courtroom, Smollett shouted out again. Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail in fake attack 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z Smollett, who knew the men from his work on the television show “Empire” that filmed in Chicago, testified that he did not recognize them and did not know they were the men attacking him. Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail in fake attack 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z No trial date for Smollett has been set. Jussie Smollett attorneys cannot call prosecutor to testify 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z Smollett's alleged hoax did real damage, by handing a weapon over to conservatives eager to discredit legitimate allegations of hate crimes. If Jussie Smollett is a hoaxster, what do we call Donald Trump? 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Smollett took himself to a hospital but was not seriously hurt, police said. Assault reported by 'Empire' actor condemned by family as 'hate crime' 2019-02-01T05:00:00Z Yet even as Smollett looks forward, she’s trying to appreciate the present, if even just a bit. Jurnee Smollett: ‘The Past Few Years Have Been Heartbreaking’ 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z Smollett’s pastor from New York, Damon Marks, said the person prosecutors are portraying in court is not “the Jussie I know.” In and outside court, Smollett fights for reputation, career 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z Early in his acting career, Smollett starred along with his brothers and sisters in the TV series “On Our Own,” about a group of orphaned siblings, that aired for one season. In and outside court, Smollett fights for reputation, career 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z Even in an industry in which bad or erratic behavior is expected , insiders and observers are stunned by what authorities allege was fakery intended in part to get Smollett publicity and a raise. If proven, Smollett allegations could be a ‘career killer’ 2019-02-22T05:00:00Z So where does that leave Dickens, Smollett, Thackeray, Twain and Steinbeck, better known as novelists perhaps, but equally good on the hoof? Audiobooks 2011-03-05T00:07:11Z Immediately after the dismissal, attorneys for Smollett released a statement of their own. All charges against Jussie Smollett dropped: Actor won't be prosecuted for alleged false reports 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z Kendall said in her ruling that Smollett could refile his suit if he was found not guilty in the criminal case. After Jussie Smollett verdict, more court cases await 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z The reasons why Smollett might want to testify begin with just how bizarre the case is. EXPLAINER: Jussie Smollett’s turn to testify. Will he? 2021-12-05T05:00:00Z A detective who interviewed Smollett after the brothers had been arrested said Smollett then started to change his story. Smollett defense set to cross-examine star state witness 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z They testified before a grand jury, and soon after Smollett was charged with filing a false report of the attack. Smollett attorney wants focus on brothers role in attack 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z The jury is then expected to begin deliberating whether Smollett is guilty on six counts of a low-level felony for lying to Chicago police about the January 2019 attack. Closing arguments set in actor Jussie Smollett’s trial 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z Smollett is scheduled to appear in court for arraignment on Feb. 24. Jussie Smollett’s image takes new hit with revived charges 2020-02-12T05:00:00Z The brothers, claiming that Mr. Smollett paid them $3,500 to stage the attack, filed a defamation lawsuit against Mr. Smollett’s lawyers. Dan K. Webb Is Named Special Prosecutor in Jussie Smollett Case 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z In contrast, they don’t know Smollett, and have not heard his voice since he introduced himself during jury selection. EXPLAINER: Jussie Smollett’s turn to testify. Will he? 2021-12-05T05:00:00Z In Smollett’s case, it may be important for him to testify because, as bizarre as the brothers’ testimony was, they are the only witnesses to the incident who have testified. EXPLAINER: Jussie Smollett’s turn to testify. Will he? 2021-12-05T05:00:00Z A federal judge stayed proceedings pending the outcome of the criminal case after a special prosecutor investigated and new charges were filed against Smollett in February 2020. After Jussie Smollett verdict, more court cases await 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z Judicially appointed special prosecutors led the second case and Smollett was convicted in December. Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail in fake attack 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z “The crime was a hate crime, a horrible hate crime,” Theis said, noting Smollett — who is Black and gay — reported that his attackers put a noose around his neck and poured bleach on him. Case against Jussie Smollett focuses on how ‘hoax’ unraveled 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z Feb. 21 - Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said Smollett staged the attack as a “publicity stunt” because he was dissatisfied with his salary on the TV show “Empire.” Factbox: Timeline of incidents in Jussie Smollett's alleged attack 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Smollett made it his business to warn off certain publishers, as a consequence of which Animal Farm was further denied a home at the reputable firms of Victor Gollancz and Jonathan Cape. Where's Lenin? 2010-04-16T23:08:00Z In October, Mr. Trump told a gathering of police chiefs in Chicago that Mr. Smollett’s report of being attack was “a scam, just like the impeachment of your president.” Jussie Smollett Indicted Again in Attack That Police Called a Hoax 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z The felony charge means that Smollett could face up to three years in prison. How the Jussie Smollett case unfolded, from his initial police report to his eventual arrest 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Jurors also saw a still image from a video that Theis said showed Smollett returning home the night of the alleged attack, with the clothesline draped around his shoulders. Case against Jussie Smollett focuses on how ‘hoax’ unraveled 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z The story of “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett’s alleged attack contains more twists than an episode of the television drama. How the Jussie Smollett case unfolded, from his initial police report to his eventual arrest 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Smollett is facing swift justice for his role in the alleged hoax, as evidenced by his arrest this week. If Jussie Smollett is a hoaxster, what do we call Donald Trump? 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Within two days, they were released without charges after detailing the alleged plot orchestrated by Smollett. Chicago’s vast camera network helped solve Smollett case 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Smollett said he picked up his phone and told the person he had been talking to that he “got jumped.” Smollett back on stand after calling hoax claim ‘100% false’ 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z Under cross-examination, Smollett said he refused to give Chicago police his cellphone for their investigation because he wanted his privacy. Smollett back on stand after calling hoax claim ‘100% false’ 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z Defense attorney Nenye Uche called the brothers “sophisticated liars” who may have been motivated to attack Smollett because of homophobia or because they wanted to be hired to work as his security. Jussie Smollett awaits verdict as jurors consider case 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z Graves also told Smollett that the brothers were in custody for the hate crime. Smollett defense set to cross-examine star state witness 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z “I ask you, judge, not to send him to prison,” his grandmother, 92-year-old Molly Smollett, told the court. Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail in fake attack 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z She said Smollett also wouldn’t consent to giving medical records or a DNA swab. Smollett defense set to cross-examine star state witness 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Hope was not the only Black person who struggled with Smollett’s use of such a potent symbol of racism in the U.S. to convince authorities he was the victim of a hate crime. Black juror: Smollett’s reaction to noose makes no sense 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z Police say Smollett sought to drum up publicity for himself and was unhappy about his salary. A look at why brothers in alleged hoax appear off the hook 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Anthony Guglielmi, the chief spokesman for the Chicago Police Department, said Wednesday night that "Jussie Smollett is now officially classified as a suspect" and shortly afterwards he said that "federal criminal charges have been approved." There's at least one true thing Jussie Smollett said about his allegedly false hate crime report 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Smollett declined to talk about the situation, but “it’s no secret how heartbroken my family is,” she said. Jurnee Smollett: ‘The Past Few Years Have Been Heartbreaking’ 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z Osundairo testified that Smollett gave him a check for $3,500 and wrote on it that it was for a nutrition and workout program. Smollett defense set to cross-examine star state witness 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Although he was told no Smollett jokes by the producers of the show, Rock told the crowd he couldn’t help himself. Jussie Smollett "Saturday Night Live" sketch absolutely roasts the "Empire" actor 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z They also said Smollett gave them a $3,500 check to carry it out. Smollett back on stand after calling hoax claim ‘100% false’ 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z Initially, Smollett received an outpouring of support from celebrities and advocacy groups, but that waned as skepticism mounted. Jussie Smollett says he wants to ‘get back to work.’ But can his career recover? 2019-03-27T04:00:00Z Move over, Cookie and Jamal — Taraji P. Henson and Jussie Smollett are lending their fierceness to a new platform with a MAC Cosmetics collaboration that will benefit those affected by HIV/AIDS. Taraji P. Henson and Jussie Smollett Star in MAC Campaign 2016-11-02T04:00:00Z Smollett’s earliest memories have been on sets and stages. Jurnee Smollett: ‘The Past Few Years Have Been Heartbreaking’ 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z Smollett, a star of the Fox television show “Empire,” told the sold-out crowd at the Troubadour nightclub in West Hollywood. Jussie Smollett Gives Defiant Concert Days After Reporting Attack 2019-02-03T05:00:00Z The police press briefing, and Johnson’s public scolding, was a far cry from Smollett’s first public appearance after the attack, at a concert in Los Angeles on 2 February. From hate crime to hoax? How Jussie Smollett's strange story unravelled 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Asked by his defense attorney if he gave Osundairo payment for some kind of hoax, Smollett replied: “Never.” Smollett back on stand after calling hoax claim ‘100% false’ 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z She told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the brothers agreed to help Smollett because of their friendship with him and the sense that he was helping them in their careers. Attorney: Brothers regret role in alleged Smollett scheme 2019-03-13T04:00:00Z Smollett said a camera in the area would record the attack, and that he wanted to use the recording for media purposes, Osundairo testified. Smollett defense set to cross-examine star state witness 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z But because Smollett does not have an extensive criminal history and the conviction is for a low-level nonviolent crime, experts do not expect that he will be sent to prison. Jussie Smollett to learn fate in staged attack conviction 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z An African-American from New Orleans, Ms. Smollett met their father, Joel Smollett Sr., a Russian-Polish Jew, in the Bay Area, where they campaigned for civil rights. The Smollett Family Business: Acting and Activism 2016-03-09T05:00:00Z And a lot has happened on the Black cinematic front since then – like, say, the Smollett fiasco. "They've Gotta Have Us" could have made history, if it weren't missing so much of it 2020-02-05T05:00:00Z A jury convicted Smollett in December on five felony counts of disorderly conduct — the charge filed when a person lies to police. Jussie Smollett released from county jail during appeal 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Smollett could admit he staged the attack and then lied repeatedly about it — including on the witness stand under oath. Jussie Smollett to learn fate after staged attack conviction 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z “I was blessed because I wasn’t a child star,” Smollett said. Jurnee Smollett: ‘The Past Few Years Have Been Heartbreaking’ 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z Prosecutors dismissed charges against Smollett related to making a false report. Smollett wants Chicago’s lawsuit moved to federal court 2019-07-03T04:00:00Z Smollett is listed by British producer and director Simon Frederick as one of the biggest names in Black cinema, and I suppose he is free to make such choices. "They've Gotta Have Us" could have made history, if it weren't missing so much of it 2020-02-05T05:00:00Z According to the police, phone records showed that Mr. Smollett spoke to the brothers an hour before he said the attack took place, and then an hour afterward. Jussie Smollett’s Charges Are Dropped, Angering Mayor and Police 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z Smollett, one of the young stars of “The Mighty Ducks” film in 1992, appeared in Ridley Scott’s science fiction film “Alien: Covenant” in 2017. More on Jussie Smollett, a child actor who rose to stardom 2019-01-30T05:00:00Z A grand jury in 2020 indicted Smollett on new charges of lying. Report on handling of Jussie Smollett case to be made public 2021-12-20T05:00:00Z Mr. Porter also pushed back against critics of Jussie Smollett, another black gay actor, who was recently arrested on charges that he fabricated a racist and homophobic attack against himself. Inside the Governors Ball, the Official Oscars After-Party 2019-02-25T05:00:00Z Jan. 31: Smollett’s family released a statement remarking upon how prevalent targeted hate crimes are across the country. How the Jussie Smollett case unfolded, from his initial police report to his eventual arrest 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z “The attempt to re-prosecute Mr. Smollett one year later on the eve of the Cook County State’s Attorney election is clearly all about politics not justice,” she said in the statement. Jussie Smollett Indicted Again in Attack That Police Called a Hoax 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z Also, if he’s convicted, Smollett’s words could land him in yet more trouble. EXPLAINER: Jussie Smollett’s turn to testify. Will he? 2021-12-05T05:00:00Z Uche called it “nonsense” for Chicago police to ask Smollett for his DNA when he was still considered the victim of a crime. Jussie Smollett awaits verdict as jurors consider case 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z Feb. 16: Guglielmi issued a statement saying information gleaned from the Feb. 15 interviews had “shifted the trajectory of the investigation” and police wanted to speak with Smollett again. How the Jussie Smollett case unfolded, from his initial police report to his eventual arrest 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z They suggested that after the brothers were questioned by police about the alleged attack, they asked Smollett for $1 million each to not testify against him. Smollett back on stand after calling hoax claim ‘100% false’ 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z At one point, prosecutors showed jurors a $3,500 check from Mr. Smollett to the brothers, which Abimbola Osundairo said he believed was, at least in part, payment for carrying out the attack. Jussie Smollett Found Guilty of Reporting a Fake Hate Crime 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z The soaring ballad, lifted from the British R&B singer's latest album, was flipped into a duet after Columbia's senior Vice President of A&R Shawn Holiday brought it to Smollett. Top 10 'Empire' songs and the stories behind them 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z |
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