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.
Jussie Smollett's defense attorney told jurors the evidence is based on the testimony of 'sophisticated liars' and 'worst type of criminals.' More
December 8, 2021
Taking the witness stand in his own defense earlier this week, Jussie Smollett repeatedly denied the attack was a fake. More
December 8, 2021
Jussie Smollett's publicist has lined up supporters outside the courtroom where he is fighting charges of lying to Chicago police. More
December 7, 2021
The actor told jurors the check he wrote out to a friend was for nutrition and training advice, not to arrange for a staged attack... More
December 6, 2021
Jussie Smollett took the witness stand Monday at his trial where he is facing charges accusing him of staging a racist anti-gay attack on himself... More
December 6, 2021
Testimony began with the defense calling a security guard who was working in the area where the alleged attack occurred in January 2019. More
December 6, 2021
A second brother testified that Jussie Smollett plotted a racist anti-gay attack on himself and paid them to carry it out. More
December 2, 2021
Jussie Smollett’s legal team worked to dent the credibility of a star state witness who testified the actor recruited him and his brother. More
December 2, 2021
The aspiring actor testified that Jussie Smollett recruited him and his brother to stage a homophobic, racist attack in Chicago. More
December 1, 2021
Jussie Smollett appeared troubled when he was told that a surveillance camera did not record the alleged assault. More
December 1, 2021
Attorney David Otunga speaks with Julie Grant on the Jussie Smollett case. The former 'Empire' actor is charged with lying to police. More
December 1, 2021
Two brothers arrested for an alleged attack on Jussie Smollett recounted for Chicago police how the ex-“Empire” actor orchestrated the hoax. More
December 1, 2021
Two brothers arrested for an alleged attack on Jussie Smollett recounted for Chicago police how the ex-“Empire” actor orchestrated the hoax. More
November 30, 2021
Testimony begins Tuesday in the trial of ex-“Empire” actor Jussie Smollett, who prosecutors say staged a homophobic and racist attack. More
November 30, 2021
Jussie Smollett “is a real victim” of a “real crime,” his attorney said as the ex-"Empire" actor's trial started Monday, More
November 30, 2021
Jussie Smollett is accused of staging a racist and homophobic attack on himself by paying off two brothers. More
November 29, 2021
The former 'Empire' actor is accused of lying to police when he reported' a racist, anti-gay attack in downtown Chicago in January 2019. More
October 18, 2021
A judge denied a last-ditch effort to dismiss charges against Jussie Smollett, who is accused of lying to Chicago police. More
October 15, 2021
Jussie Smollett's attorneys cannot call as a witness the Chicago prosecutor whose office dropped initial charges against the actor. More
August 26, 2021
A judge granted actor Jussie Smollett's attorney smore time to prepare arguments on several issues ahead of his trial. More
August 2, 2021
A judge said he would not remove one of Jussie Smollett's attorneys, but barred him from questioning two witnesses in the case. More
July 30, 2021
Actor Jussie Smollett returned to court for a hearing that will determine whether one of his attorneys will be allowed to stay on his case. More
July 14, 2021
A special prosecutor said that the Cook County State Attorney abused its discretion in handling the case against Jussie Smollett. More
August 17, 2020
Two brothers who admitted to helping actor Jussie Smollett stage a racist, homophobic attack say they will help the case against him. More
July 10, 2020
A federal judge dismissed actor Jussie Smollett's malicious prosecution lawsuit against the city of Chicago and several police officers. More
April 23, 2020
What does the latest court decision regarding Jussie Smollett's legal representation mean for his case and the law? More
March 27, 2020
Former 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett pleaded not guilty to charges that he staged a racist, homophobic attack in Chicago. More
February 24, 2020
Actor Jussie Smollett is expected in court to face new charges alleging he lied to police after a racist, homophobic attack in Chicago. More
February 24, 2020
Former 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett was indicted on charges of lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack. More
February 11, 2020
A judge has ordered Google to turn over a year's worth of emails, messages and other data related to Jussie Smollett. More
January 9, 2020
