Illinois Court Overturns Actor Jussie Smollett’s Conviction
The Illinois Supreme Court overturned actor Jussie Smollett's conviction for staging a racist and homophobic attack on himself. More
November 21, 2024
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A judge overturned actor Jussie Smollett's conviction on disorderly conduct charges for lying to the police about a racist and homophobic attack in Chicago.
Court overturns actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction for attack on himself
The Illinois Supreme Court overturned Jussie Smollett's conviction that he staged a racist and homophobic attack on himself in 2019. More
November 21, 2024
Jussie Smollett asks court to hear appeal for lying about hate crime
Jussie Smollett asked the state's highest court to hear the case after an appeals court upheld his disorderly conduct convictions. More
February 6, 2024
Appeals court upholds Jussie Smollett’s conviction
An appeals court panel issued a 2-1 ruling upholding Jussie Smollet's conviction on disorderly conduct charges. More
December 1, 2023
Jussie Smollett’s Disorderly Conduct Conviction Upheld
An Illinois Appeals Court panel voted 2-1 to affirm Jussie Smollett's 2021 conviction on disorderly conduct charges. More
December 1, 2023
Osundairo Brothers Reenact Jussie Smollett Hoax
Jussie Smollett filed an appeal for his conviction as the Osundairo brothers posted a video re-enactment of the hoax. More
March 16, 2023
Defamation suit by brothers in Smollett case can go forward
Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo filed a lawsuit alleging an effort to portray them as racist, homophobic and violent men. More
March 18, 2022
New Developments in Jussie Smollett Release
Since Jussie Smollett was convicted of non-violent offenses, and the court couldn't rule before the end of his sentence, the appeals court granted Smollett bond,... More
March 17, 2022
Jussie Smollett released from county jail during appeal
Jussie Smollett was ordered released from jail Wednesday by an appeals court that agreed he should be released pending his appeal. More
March 17, 2022
Jussie Smollett Sentenced | Court TV Podcast
Three months after a jury convicted Empire actor Jussie Smollett of faking a hate crime, he returned to court for sentencing from the judge. More
March 17, 2022
Jussie Smollett Released from Jail to Await Appeal
Jussie Smollett was released from jail after six nights behind bars after an appeals court ruled he should be free pending appeal. More
March 16, 2022
Appeals court to rule if Jussie Smollett should stay in jail
Jussie Smollett's attorneys say they're planning to appeal nearly everything that went on in court over the last few months. More
March 16, 2022
Jussie Smollett’s Attorney Responds to Mental Health Concerns
Tamara A. Walker joins Michael Ayala to talk about her client, Jussie Smollett, who's having a rough start to his 150-day sentence. More
March 15, 2022
Jussie Smollett starts 150-day jail term in protected status
Jussie Smollett began a 150-day jail sentence for staging a hate crime against himself in protective custody. More
March 15, 2022
Jussie Smollett’s Family Shares Threatening Message
Jussie Smollett began a 150-day jail sentence for staging a hate crime against himself in protective custody. More
March 15, 2022
Jussie Smollett in Jail: Cook County Sheriff’s Update
Smollett is own cell, monitored by security and can use the phone, watch TV and interact with staff in the common areas. More
March 11, 2022
Jussie Smollett Sentencing: Think Tank Reacts
Court TV anchor Vinnie Politan and a panel of legal analysts break down the events that occurred in court today. More
March 10, 2022
Jussie Smollett Courtroom Outburst: ‘I Am Not Suicidal’
Smollett proclaimed his innocence and shouted 'I am not suicidal' multiple times after a judge sentenced him to 150 days in Cook County Jail. More
March 10, 2022
Jussie Smollett Sentenced
Jussie Smollett was sentenced to 150 days in Cook County Jail and ordered to pay $120K in restitution for lying to police. More
March 10, 2022
Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail in fake attack
“I am innocent," Jussie Smollett yelled, raising his fist. “I could have said I am guilty a long time ago.” More
March 10, 2022
Jussie Smollett Faces Sentencing: Think Tank Weighs in
The former "Empire" actor was convicted of staging an anti-gay, racist attack on himself and then lying to Chicago police about it. More
March 9, 2022
Jussie Smollett to be sentenced March 10 for lying to police
Jussie Smollett, who was convicted last month for lying to police, will return to court for sentencing on March 10, a judge said Thursday. More
January 27, 2022
Jussie Smollett’s Attorney Talks Sentencing, Appeal
Ahead of his sentencing after a jury convicted him of lying to the Chicago police, Jussie Smollett's attorney talks about what's next. More
January 4, 2022
Celeb Trials of 2021: Jussie Smollett
A jury found 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett guilty of five of the six charges against him, regarding a staged racist, anti-gay attack. More
December 22, 2021
Report details ‘failure’ in handling of 1st Smollett case
The initial case against 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett represented a 'major failure of operations,' according to the special prosecutor. More
December 20, 2021
Black juror: Smollett’s reaction to noose makes no sense
The only Black juror on Jussie Smollett's jury said he couldn't get past what he did not do after attackers looped a noose around his... More
December 14, 2021
After Jussie Smollett verdict, more court cases await
A jury's guilty verdict that Jussie Smollett faked a racist and homophobic attack isn't the end of court for the former 'Empire' actor. More
December 10, 2021
Actor Jussie Smollett Found Guilty
Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett was convicted on five of six charges he staged an anti-gay, racist attack on himself. More
December 10, 2021
Jussie Smollett convicted of staging attack, lying to police
His attorney declared Smollett's innocence after the jury found him guilty on five of six counts of disorderly conduct for lying to police. More
December 9, 2021
Jury begins deliberations in trial of actor Jussie Smollett
Jury in Jussie Smollett's trial started deliberating after prosecutor said there is 'overwhelming evidence' actor lied to police. More
December 8, 2021
