Jussie Smollett arrested, placed in police custody after filing false report of alleged racist attack
6 years, 1 month ago

Jussie Smollett arrested, placed in police custody after filing false report of alleged racist attack

Firstpost  

Charges against Jussie Smollett emerged on the same day that detectives and two brothers who were earlier deemed suspects testified before a grand jury Jussie Smollett has been arrested and placed in custody following charges of felony disorderly conduct. BREAKING: Chicago police spokesman: 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett turns self in on accusation of making false police report. — The Associated Press February 21, 2019 As per a report in the Daily Beast, Smollett may face up to three years of imprisonment as he faces a class-four felony charge. Earlier on Wednesday, Fox Entertainment and 20th Century Fox Television issued a statement saying Smollett “continues to be a consummate professional on set” and that his character is not being written off the show.

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Actor Jussie Smollett's conviction in 2019 hoax attack overturned by US state supreme court
4 months ago

Actor Jussie Smollett's conviction in 2019 hoax attack overturned by US state supreme court

ABC  

Actor Jussie Smollett, who was charged with staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself and lying to police in 2019, has had his conviction overturned in the Illinois Supreme Court. Mr Smollett, who is Black and gay, told police in January 2019 that two men assaulted him in his downtown Chicago neighbourhood, spouting slurs, tossing a noose around his …

U.S. actor Jussie Smollett's conviction for staged attack overturned
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4 months ago

U.S. actor Jussie Smollett's conviction for staged attack overturned

Raw Story  

American actor Jussie Smollett's conviction for fabricating a racist and homophobic hate crime in Chicago in 2019 was overturned Thursday on due process grounds. The gay African-American actor, then a cast member of the hit TV series "Empire," said two masked men assaulted him late at night, shouting slurs and placing a noose around his neck. Prosecutors charged him with …

Who is Jussie Smollett and what did he do?
4 months ago

Who is Jussie Smollett and what did he do?

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “This was not a prosecution based on facts, rather it was a …

Jussie Smollett’s hate crime hoax conviction overturned in shock ruling
4 months ago

Jussie Smollett’s hate crime hoax conviction overturned in shock ruling

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Empire star Jussie Smollett’s …

Jussie Smollett's conviction in staged 2019 attack overturned
4 months ago

Jussie Smollett's conviction in staged 2019 attack overturned

Hindustan Times  

Actor Jussie Smollett's conviction in an alleged hate crime hoax in 2019, was overturned on Thursday by the Illinois Supreme Court. The judgement According to Variety, the Empire actor was convicted in December 2021 of five felony counts of disorderly conduct for allegedly staging a hate crime against himself and was sentenced the following year to 150 days in county …

Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
Top News
4 months ago

Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned

Hindustan Times  

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday overturned actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction on charges that he staged a racist and homophobic attack against himself in downtown Chicago in 2019 and lied to police. Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned Smollett's appeal argued that a special prosecutor should not have been allowed to intervene after …

Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
4 months ago

Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned

Associated Press  

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday overturned actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction on charges of staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lying to Chicago police, saying he should not have been charged a second time after reaching a deal with prosecutors. “Nevertheless, what would be more unjust than the resolution of any one …

Twist in Jussie Smollett saga: Conviction overturned in high-profile "hate crime" case
4 months ago

Twist in Jussie Smollett saga: Conviction overturned in high-profile "hate crime" case

Salon  

"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett found himself at the center of an embarrassing legal saga in 2021, after a jury in Cook County, Illinois found him guilty of five out of six charges of felony disorderly conduct for making allegedly fabricated police reports claiming he'd been the victim of a racist and homophobic hate crime in 2019. An opinion released on …

Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett appeal of conviction for staging racist attack
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett appeal of conviction for staging racist attack

Hindustan Times  

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Supreme Court will hear an appeal of actor Jussie Smollett's disorderly conduct conviction for staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019, then lying to Chicago police about it. HT Image The court on Wednesday accepted the appeal from Smollett, formerly a cast member of the television drama “Empire.” It will review a …

Illinois appeals court affirms actor Jussie Smollett's convictions and jail sentence
1 year, 3 months ago

Illinois appeals court affirms actor Jussie Smollett's convictions and jail sentence

The Independent  

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Jussie Smollett’s convictions, jail sentence upheld by Illinois appeals court
1 year, 3 months ago

Jussie Smollett’s convictions, jail sentence upheld by Illinois appeals court

LA Times  

An Illinois appeals court upheld Jussie Smollett’s disorderly conduct convictions after he was accused of staging a racist, homophobic attack against himself in 2019. An appeals court upheld the disorderly conduct convictions Friday of actor Jussie Smollett, who was accused of staging a racist, homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lying about it to Chicago police. “We are preparing …

Illinois appeals court to hear arguments on Jussie Smollett request to toss convictions
1 year, 6 months ago

Illinois appeals court to hear arguments on Jussie Smollett request to toss convictions

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jussie Smollett’s drawn out legal saga begins anew …

Illinois appeals court hears arguments on Jussie Smollett request to toss convictions
1 year, 6 months ago

Illinois appeals court hears arguments on Jussie Smollett request to toss convictions

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jussie Smollett’s lawyers told an Illinois appellate court Tuesday it should toss the former “Empire” actor’s convictions for staging a racist, homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and then lying about it to Chicago police, arguing that anger over the case led to properly dismissed charges being improperly restored. Uche added that many of the issues surrounding the …

Jussie Smollett finally appeals his conviction stemming from 2019 hate-crime hoax
2 years ago

Jussie Smollett finally appeals his conviction stemming from 2019 hate-crime hoax

LA Times  

Nearly a year after being sentenced to 150 days in jail for lying to police about orchestrating a hate crime against himself, former “Empire” star Jussie Smollett has officially filed to appeal his December 2021 conviction. Attorneys for the 40-year-old actor on Wednesday filed an appellant brief and argument in Illinois 1st District Appellate Court to grant Smollett a new …

For a year, Jussie Smollett was shielded from the backlash. Then, he Googled himself
2 years, 9 months ago

For a year, Jussie Smollett was shielded from the backlash. Then, he Googled himself

LA Times  

In a rare interview, Jussie Smollett recently opened up about the aftermath of being accused of staging his own hate crime in Chicago. “The prison system needs to be dismantled,” Smollett said on “Sway in the Morning.” “I know that I didn’t do this.. That place is not meant for redemption. Entertainment & Arts A timeline of how the Jussie …

Jussie Smollett insists he is not 'a piece of s***' and did not lie about homophobic attack
2 years, 9 months ago

Jussie Smollett insists he is not 'a piece of s***' and did not lie about homophobic attack

Daily Mail  

Disgraced Empire actor Jussie Smollett stood by his claims of innocence and insisted he did not lie about his homophobic attack hoax. Addressing his highly publicized and controversial trial and its aftermath on the Sway's SiriusXM show, Smollett said he has never felt more sober, grateful and blessed. Addressing his highly publicized and controversial trial and its aftermath on the …

Jussie Smollett: Taraji P Henson says Empire co-star’s 150-day sentence ‘does not fit the crime’
3 years ago

Jussie Smollett: Taraji P Henson says Empire co-star’s 150-day sentence ‘does not fit the crime’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Taraji P Henson has called for herEmpire co-star Jussie Smollett to …

Jussie Smollett starts 150-day jail term in protected status
3 years ago

Jussie Smollett starts 150-day jail term in protected status

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jussie Smollett began a 150-day jail sentence for staging a hate crime against himself in protective custody, separated from other detainees and watched by security cameras and an officer, jail authorities said Friday. Sheriff’s deputies immediately took Smollett to the Cook County Jail on Thursday night after Judge James Linn sentenced the Black and gay actor to 30 …

Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail in fake attack
3 years ago

Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail in fake attack

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — A judge sentenced Jussie Smollett to 150 days in jail Thursday, branding the Black and gay actor a narcissistic charlatan for staging a hate crime against himself to grab the limelight while the nation struggled with wrenching issues of racial injustice. “I could have said I am guilty a long time ago.” The judge sentenced Smollett to 30 …

Timeline of events since Jussie Smollett reported attack
3 years ago

Timeline of events since Jussie Smollett reported attack

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jussie Smollett was sentenced Thursday to 150 days in jail and ordered to pay restitution and a fine for his conviction on charges that he lied to Chicago police when the former “Empire” actor and R&B singer reported being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack more than three years ago. Jan. 30, 2019 — Chicago police …

EXPLAINER: What charges did Jussie Smollett face at trial?
3 years ago

EXPLAINER: What charges did Jussie Smollett face at trial?

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The 39-year-old was charged under Illinois’ disorderly conduct statute, which encompasses a …

Jussie Smollett to learn fate in staged attack conviction
3 years ago

Jussie Smollett to learn fate in staged attack conviction

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Actor Jussie Smollett is scheduled to return to …

Judge sentences ‘profoundly arrogant’ Jussie Smollett to 150 days in jail
3 years ago

Judge sentences ‘profoundly arrogant’ Jussie Smollett to 150 days in jail

LA Times  

“Empire” star Jussie Smollett was sentenced Thursday to 150 days in jail for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack that he orchestrated in 2019, which caused a national uproar as it unfolded. However, Linn described Smollett’s performance on the witness stand during the trial as “pure perjury” and as an ample aggravating factor to harshen the sentence. …

Timeline of events since Jussie Smollett reported attack
3 years ago

Timeline of events since Jussie Smollett reported attack

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jussie Smollett will be sentenced Thursday for his conviction on charges that he lied to Chicago police when the former “Empire” actor and R&B singer reported being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack more than three years ago. Jan. 30, 2019 — Chicago police say they’ve reviewed hundreds of hours of surveillance camera footage, including of …

Timeline of events since Jussie Smollett reported attack
3 years ago

Timeline of events since Jussie Smollett reported attack

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Jan. 30, 2019 — Chicago police say they've reviewed hundreds of hours …

EXPLAINER: What charges did Jussie Smollett face at trial?
3 years ago

EXPLAINER: What charges did Jussie Smollett face at trial?

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The twists, turns and oddities of the legal saga surrounding Jussie Smollett’s claim in 2019 that he was the target of a racist and homophobic attack in Chicago will culminate Thursday with his sentencing. The 39-year-old was charged under Illinois’ disorderly conduct statute, which encompasses a wide range of offenses, from making prank 911 calls to placing harassing …

EXPLAINER: What charges did Jussie Smollett face at trial?
3 years ago

EXPLAINER: What charges did Jussie Smollett face at trial?

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The 39-year-old was charged under Illinois’ disorderly conduct statute, which encompasses a …

Jussie Smollett to learn fate after staged attack conviction
3 years ago

Jussie Smollett to learn fate after staged attack conviction

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — More than three years after Jussie Smollett told police he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack on a dark, cold Chicago street, all of the questions swirling around the actor — from whether he staged a fake attack to why he would do such a thing — now boil down to two: Will he admit …

Jussie Smollett to learn fate after staged attack conviction
3 years ago

Jussie Smollett to learn fate after staged attack conviction

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy More than three years after Jussie Smollett told …

Jussie Smollett to be sentenced March 10 for lying to police
3 years, 1 month ago

Jussie Smollett to be sentenced March 10 for lying to police

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jussie Smollett, who was convicted last month for lying to police about a racist, homophobic attack that authorities said he staged, will return to court for sentencing March 10, a judge said Thursday. 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 …

After Jussie Smollett verdict, more court cases await
3 years, 3 months ago

After Jussie Smollett verdict, more court cases await

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — A jury’s guilty verdict that Jussie Smollett faked a racist and homophobic attack isn’t the end of legal proceedings for the former “Empire” actor or others. The move by State’s Attorney Kim Foxx infuriated then-Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who lashed out at Smollett for dragging the city’s reputation “through the mud” and wasting police resources on a hoax. In …

EXPLAINER: What charges did Jussie Smollett face at trial?
3 years, 3 months ago

EXPLAINER: What charges did Jussie Smollett face at trial?

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The twists, turns and oddities of the legal saga surrounding Jussie Smollett’s claim in 2019 that he was the target of a racist and homophobic attack in Chicago culminated in a weeklong trial, which concluded with a jury convicting Smollett on five counts of disorderly conduct. The 39-year-old was charged under Illinois’ disorderly conduct statute, which encompasses a …

Timeline of events since Jussie Smollett reported attack
3 years, 3 months ago

Timeline of events since Jussie Smollett reported attack

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jussie Smollett was convicted on charges that he lied to Chicago police when the former “Empire” actor and R&B singer reported being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack nearly three years ago. Jan. 30, 2019 — Chicago police say they’ve reviewed hundreds of hours of surveillance camera footage, including of Smollett walking downtown, but none shows …

USA: Actor Jussie Smollett found guilty of staging fake 'hate crime' to gain media attention
3 years, 3 months ago

USA: Actor Jussie Smollett found guilty of staging fake 'hate crime' to gain media attention

Op India  

In Chicago, a US court has found ‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollet guilty of staging a fake hate crime against himself to gain media attention and boost his career. pic.twitter.com/s7bMVz4vys — Cernovich December 10, 2021 ‘Trump supporters attacked me’: Smollet had claimed In 2019, Smollett had claimed that he was attacked, racially abused and assaulted by a pair of Trump supporters. …

Jussie Smollett guilty verdict latest in polarizing case
3 years, 3 months ago

Jussie Smollett guilty verdict latest in polarizing case

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jussie Smollett’s conviction Thursday for lying to police about a racist, homophobic attack came nearly three years after his report of a horrifying hate crime quickly became part of a polarized political landscape, with people — including the president of the United States — weighing in from all over. It also drew criticism from Trump, who called the …

Black Lives Matter stands with Jussie Smollett after verdict, but Don Lemon does not
3 years, 3 months ago

Black Lives Matter stands with Jussie Smollett after verdict, but Don Lemon does not

LA Times  

Social-justice organization Black Lives Matter is still standing with Jussie Smollett after the actor was convicted Thursday of staging a racist, homophobic attack and lying to police about it. In an abolitionist society, this trial would not be taking place, and our communities would not have to fight and suffer to prove our worth.” World & Nation Jussie Smollett’s attorney …

A Chicago jury reaches a verdict in the trial of actor Jussie Smollett
3 years, 3 months ago

A Chicago jury reaches a verdict in the trial of actor Jussie Smollett

NPR  

A Chicago jury reaches a verdict in the trial of actor Jussie Smollett Smollett, formerly of the TV series Empire — has been found guilty of lying to police about an anti-gay, racist attack on himself in 2019. AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: A Chicago jury has reached a verdict in the trial of actor Jussie Smollett. Smollett, formerly of the TV …

Jussie Smollett faces up to 20 YEARS behind bars after being convicted of hate crime hoax
3 years, 3 months ago

Jussie Smollett faces up to 20 YEARS behind bars after being convicted of hate crime hoax

Daily Mail  

Empire Star Jussie Smollett faces up to 20 years behind bars after being convicted of faking a racist and homophobic assault. The brothers told police that he hired them because he was angry the studio didn't do more to protect him afterwards This is the rope purchased by the brothers to place around Smollett's neck in the days before the …

Jussie Smollett case in jurors’ hands at Chicago trial
3 years, 3 months ago

Jussie Smollett case in jurors’ hands at Chicago trial

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — A prosecutor told jurors Wednesday there is “overwhelming evidence” that Jussie Smollett lied to Chicago police about being the victim of an anti-gay, racist hate crime, while a defense attorney called the case a “house of cards” built on testimony from two liars. Defense attorney Nenye Uche said in his closing argument that two brothers who testified that …

Jussie Smollett trial: Actor says he was “creeped out” by one of his alleged attackers
3 years, 3 months ago

Jussie Smollett trial: Actor says he was “creeped out” by one of his alleged attackers

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Jussie Smollett case resumed in Chicago today, with the actor …

Empire actor Jussie Smollett was initially viewed as a hate crime victim, lead investigator says
3 years, 3 months ago

Empire actor Jussie Smollett was initially viewed as a hate crime victim, lead investigator says

ABC  

A former Chicago police detective has told the trial of actor Jussie Smollett that he initially viewed the former Empire star as a victim of a hate crime. Key points: Jussie Smollett is defending charges he lied to police about a homophobic and racist attack A lead investigator says police initially viewed the actor as a victim The prosecution says …

Chicago cop is first witness to testify at Jussie Smollett trial
3 years, 3 months ago

Chicago cop is first witness to testify at Jussie Smollett trial

Daily Mail  

Jussie Smollett and the two Nigerian brothers he allegedly hired to stage a racist and homophobic attack on him in Chicago were seen two days before the incident on surveillance footage appearing to perform a ‘dry run.’ Jurors at his trial Tuesday were shown footage of Smollett walking near the scene of the alleged attack with Olabinjo and Abimbola Osundairo …

Lawyer: Jussie Smollett ‘a real victim’ of attack in Chicago
3 years, 3 months ago

Lawyer: Jussie Smollett ‘a real victim’ of attack in Chicago

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jussie Smollett “is a real victim” of a “real crime,” his attorney said as the ex-"Empire” actor’s trial started Monday, rejecting prosecutors’ allegation that he staged a homophobic and racist attack in Chicago after the television studio where he worked didn’t take hate mail he had received seriously. Defense attorney Nenye Uche said two brothers attacked Smollett in …

Key moments since Jussie Smollett reported Chicago attack
3 years, 3 months ago

Key moments since Jussie Smollett reported Chicago attack

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jussie Smollett goes to trial Monday on charges that he lied to Chicago police when the former “Empire” actor and R&B singer reported being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack nearly three years ago. Jan. 30, 2019 — Chicago police say they’ve reviewed hundreds of hours of surveillance camera footage, including of Smollett walking downtown, but …

Jussie Smollett attorneys cannot call prosecutor to testify
3 years, 7 months ago

Jussie Smollett attorneys cannot call prosecutor to testify

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jussie Smollett’s attorneys cannot call as a witness the Chicago prosecutor whose office dropped initial charges accusing the actor of staging a racist, anti-gay attack on himself in 2019, a judge ruled Thursday. Smollett’s attorneys also cannot mention various lawsuits linked to his case, Cook County Judge James Linn said. But Linn said they can tell jurors about …

Jurnee Smollett speaks out about brother Jussie’s staged attack scandal for the first time: ‘I believe my brother’
4 years, 7 months ago

Jurnee Smollett speaks out about brother Jussie’s staged attack scandal for the first time: ‘I believe my brother’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jurnee Smollett has addressed the scandal surrounding her brother and fellow …

Jussie Smollett, 38, raises a fist at Black Lives Matter protest in front of Trump Tower in New York
4 years, 8 months ago

Jussie Smollett, 38, raises a fist at Black Lives Matter protest in front of Trump Tower in New York

Daily Mail  

Jussie Smollett raised a fist in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement at a protest outside of the Trump Tower in New York. Jussie Smollett, 38, raised a fist in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement at a protest outside of the Trump Tower in New York City on Saturday He wore a blue T-shirt, jean shorts, a …

Illinois court rejects Jussie Smollett's bid to throw out charges from 'hoax' attack
5 years ago

Illinois court rejects Jussie Smollett's bid to throw out charges from 'hoax' attack

Daily Mail  

The Illinois Supreme Court has rejected former 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett's request to throw out charges against him, accusing him of staging a racist, homophobic attack against himself. The Illinois Supreme Court revealed Friday that it rejected actor Jussie Smollett's bid to throw out charges lobbed against him for a 'hoax' attack in Chicago in January 2019 Smollett has pleaded …

Actor Jussie Smollett pleads not guilty to restored charges
5 years, 1 month ago

Actor Jussie Smollett pleads not guilty to restored charges

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett pleaded not guilty Monday to restored charges that accuse him of staging a racist, homophobic attack against himself last year in Chicago and falsely reporting to police that the phony attack was real. Smollett pleaded not guilty to 16 counts of the charge in the same courthouse last year, just weeks before the …

Jussie Smollett pleads not guilty to staging racist and homophobic attack on himself
5 years, 1 month ago

Jussie Smollett pleads not guilty to staging racist and homophobic attack on himself

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Empire actor Jussie …

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