Man testifies Smollett recruited him, brother to fake attack
3 years, 3 months ago

Man testifies Smollett recruited him, brother to fake attack

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — An aspiring actor testified Wednesday that Jussie Smollett recruited him and his brother to stage a homophobic and racist attack on him in downtown Chicago nearly three years ago, saying the former “Empire” star even instructed them on how to throw fake punches. Osundairo told jurors Smollett instructed him to punch Smollett but “not too hard.” Once Smollett was on the ground, Osundairo said Smollett said he should give Smollett “a bruise” and “give him a noogie” — or rub his knuckles hard on Smollett’s head. Osundairo testified that he and his brother had difficulty identifying a good spot for the staged attack, walking around in the early morning of that Jan. 29 in weather that Osundairo described as “colder than penguin feet.” According to Osundario, when the brothers spotted Smollett at around 2 a.m., Osundairo — as instructed earlier by Smollett — shouted a homophobic slur and his brother yelled, “this is MAGA country.” “MAGA” was an apparent reference to then-President Donald Trump’s slogan “Make America Great Again.” 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. Osundairo said it was at that meeting that Smollett first asked him “to beat him up” and asked if his brother could help.

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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 …

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 …

Defamation suit by brothers in Smollett case can go forward
3 years ago

Defamation suit by brothers in Smollett case can go forward

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 A judge in Chicago ruled Friday that an …

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 …

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 …

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  

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Black juror: Smollett’s reaction to noose makes no sense
3 years, 3 months ago

Black juror: Smollett’s reaction to noose makes no sense

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The only Black juror on the panel that convicted Jussie Smollett of lying to Chicago police said he couldn’t get past what the actor did not do after he claimed attackers looped a noose around his neck: Rip it off and keep it off. “I was concerned because I don’t think there’s many Black people in America with …

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 …

Silent Jussie Smollett is shamed for STILL refusing to admit he made up hoax attack
3 years, 3 months ago

Silent Jussie Smollett is shamed for STILL refusing to admit he made up hoax attack

Daily Mail  

Jussie Smollett has been shamed for still refusing to admit that he staged a hoax race attack yesterday after being found guilty by a jury of five counts of lying to police. 'For Mr Smollett to get up and lie for hours and hours, that really compounded his misconduct,' said Webb, reminding journalists that 26 police officers spent 3,000 hours …

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 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 is convicted of five counts of disorderly conduct and faces 20 years in jail
3 years, 3 months ago

Jussie Smollett is convicted of five counts of disorderly conduct and faces 20 years in jail

Daily Mail  

Jussie Smollett has been convicted of faking a racist and homophobic hate crime, and faces up to 20 years in jail for staging the attack and concocting a 'ridiculous story'. Jussie Smollett is pictured arriving at court in Chicago on Thursday evening, shortly before he was convicted of faking a hate crime Nenye Uche, Smollett's attorney, said after the verdict …

BLM say they BACK Jussie Smollett because they 'can never believe the police'
3 years, 3 months ago

BLM say they BACK Jussie Smollett because they 'can never believe the police'

Daily Mail  

A senior Black Lives Matter leader has strongly defended Jussie Smollett as he awaits the verdict in his trial on allegations of faking a hate crime, insisting that Smollett should be acquitted because 'we can never believe police'. Smollett, 39, is currently on trial in Chicago, accused of having orchestrated a fake attack on himself in January 2019, then lied …

Jussie Smollett awaits verdict as jurors consider case
3 years, 3 months ago

Jussie Smollett awaits verdict as jurors consider case

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 Jurors in Jussie Smollett’s trial are expected to …

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 arrives at court for closing arguments in his 'hoax' race attack trial
3 years, 3 months ago

Jussie Smollett arrives at court for closing arguments in his 'hoax' race attack trial

Daily Mail  

HOW JUSSIE LIED - PROSECUTOR GIVES JURY SIX POINTS TO CONSIDER Smollett has been charged with six counts of disorderly conduct for allegedly lying to the cops. 3 and 4 - Repeating claims 1 and 2 to a different cop, Kimberly Murray 5 - Telling Kimberly Murray that he was the victim of battery at a different time 6 - …

Defense rests after Jussie Smollett repeatedly denies ‘hoax’
3 years, 3 months ago

Defense rests after Jussie Smollett repeatedly denies ‘hoax’

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jussie Smollett on Tuesday repeatedly denied he staged a racist, anti-gay attack on himself for publicity, telling a prosecutor as the trial neared its end that “there was no hoax on my part” and that two brothers who testified against him are “liars.” Lawyers for the former “Empire” actor rested their case shortly after Smollett finished a second …

Defense rests at Jussie Smollett’s trial
3 years, 3 months ago

Defense rests at Jussie Smollett’s trial

Associated Press  

CHICAGO – Jussie Smollett on Tuesday repeatedly denied he staged a racist, anti-gay attack on himself for publicity, telling a prosecutor as the trial neared its end that “there was no hoax on my part” and that two brothers who testified against him are “liars.” Lawyers for the former “Empire” actor rested their case shortly after Smollett finished a second …

Jussie Smollett testifies at his trial: ‘There was no hoax’
3 years, 3 months ago

Jussie Smollett testifies at his trial: ‘There was no hoax’

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett denied Monday that he staged an anti-gay, racist attack on himself, testifying at his trial that “there was no hoax” and that he was the victim of a hate crime in his downtown Chicago neighborhood. “No,” Smollett said, “there was no hoax.” He also said “absolutely not” when asked if he gave Osundairo …

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 …

State rests case at Smollett trial after star witnesses
3 years, 3 months ago

State rests case at Smollett trial after star witnesses

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The state rested its case at Jussie Smollett’s trial Thursday after key testimony from two brothers who said the former “Empire” actor plotted a racist and anti-gay attack on himself in downtown Chicago and paid them to carry it out. Olabingo Osundairo’s testimony echoed the account his brother, Abimbola Osundairo, gave on the witness stand a day earlier, …

Smollett defense set to cross-examine star state witness
3 years, 3 months ago

Smollett defense set to cross-examine star state witness

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jussie Smollett’s legal team Thursday …

Detective: Brothers detailed how Jussie Smollett staged hoax
3 years, 3 months ago

Detective: Brothers detailed how Jussie Smollett staged hoax

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Two brothers arrested for an alleged attack on Jussie Smollett recounted for Chicago police how the ex-“Empire” actor orchestrated the hoax, telling them via text message to meet him “on the low,” paying for supplies and holding a “dry run” in downtown Chicago, a lead investigator testified Tuesday. Taking the stand as prosecutors began their case against Smollett, …

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 …

Prosecutors to begin case against Jussie Smollett in Chicago
3 years, 3 months ago

Prosecutors to begin case against Jussie Smollett in Chicago

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 Testimony is set to begin Tuesday in the …

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 …

Jussie Smollett arrives at court for trial over alleged fake attack
3 years, 3 months ago

Jussie Smollett arrives at court for trial over alleged fake attack

The Independent  

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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 …

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 …

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 …

Jussie Smollett: Chicago prosecution was malicious
5 years, 4 months ago

Jussie Smollett: Chicago prosecution was malicious

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett is suing Chicago for malicious prosecution and says the city should not seek payment from him to cover the cost of the investigation into his claim that he was a victim of a racist and homophobic attack because it accepted his $10,000 bail “as payment in full.” Chicago filed a lawsuit in April …

Judge allows Chicago suit against Jussie Smollett to proceed
5 years, 5 months ago

Judge allows Chicago suit against Jussie Smollett to proceed

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — A federal judge on Tuesday refused to dismiss Chicago’s lawsuit against former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett. U.S. District Virginia Kendall’s ruling means that Chicago’s suit that seeks to recoup $130,000 that city officials say the police department spent investigating Smollett’s claim that he was a victim of a racist and homophobic attack in January can proceed. The police …

Brothers sue Jussie Smollett’s lawyers, claiming defamation
5 years, 11 months ago

Brothers sue Jussie Smollett’s lawyers, claiming defamation

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Two brothers who say they helped Jussie Smollett stage a racist and homophobic attack against himself sued the “Empire” actor’s attorneys on Tuesday, accusing them of defamation by continuing to insist publicly that the brothers carried out a real, bigoted attack on Smollett despite knowing that wasn’t true. “These lies are destroying our character and reputation in our …

Key moments since Jussie Smollett reported Chicago attack
5 years, 11 months ago

Key moments since Jussie Smollett reported Chicago attack

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — “Empire” actor and R&B singer Jussie Smollett told Chicago police in January that two men physically attacked him and yelled racial and homophobic slurs. Feb. 17 — Chicago police say they’re still seeking a follow-up interview with Smollett after receiving new information that “shifted” their investigation of a reported attack on the “Empire” actor. — Guglielimi declines to …

Text of statement from Jussie Smollett’s attorney
5 years, 11 months ago

Text of statement from Jussie Smollett’s attorney

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jussie Smollett’s attorney, Patricia Brown Holmes, issued the following statement Wednesday, which she said was in response to the Chicago Police Department releasing “one-sided evidence” and continuing a “smear campaign” against Smollett after charges that the “Empire” actor faked a racist, anti-gay attack were dropped. No public official has the right to violate Mr. Smollett’s due process rights. …

The Latest: Smollett attorney: Indictment is ‘vindictive’
6 years ago

The Latest: Smollett attorney: Indictment is ‘vindictive’

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Latest on the indictment of actor Jussie Smollett : 9:30 p.m. An attorney for Jussie Smollett says a 16-count indictment against the “Empire” actor is “vindictive” and Smollett “maintains his innocence.” Mark Geragos says in a statement that he did not expect a Cook County grand jury would charge Smollet with 16 separate counts and the indictment …

Smollett indicted on 16 counts stemming from reported attack
6 years ago

Smollett indicted on 16 counts stemming from reported attack

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — A grand jury in Chicago indicted “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett on 16 felony counts related to making a false report that he was attacked by two men who shouted racial and homophobic slurs. An attorney for Smollett, Mark Geragos, called the indictment “prosecutorial overkill.” He said Smollett “adamantly maintains his innocence.” “This redundant and vindictive indictment is nothing …

Jussie Smollett indicted on 16 counts for allegedly phony claims of racist, homophobic attack
6 years ago

Jussie Smollett indicted on 16 counts for allegedly phony claims of racist, homophobic attack

LA Times  

Chicago Tribune Cook County grand jury has indicted “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett on 16 counts of disorderly conduct for allegedly lying to police about being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack. The multiple counts highlight different aspects of Smollett’s allegedly phony story, including claims that his attackers beat him, poured a chemical substance on him and put a …

The hate Jussie Smollett is accused of faking happened to me (opinion)
6 years, 1 month ago

The hate Jussie Smollett is accused of faking happened to me (opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Bill Hinkle is an editorial producer for Newsroom with Brooke Baldwin on CNN. CNN — My ex-boyfriend and I were walking home along Hollywood Boulevard late one night about 15 years ago, when, out of nowhere, we were blindsided by two men and their fists. To be honest, I don’t remember the last time I thought about the …

If proven, Smollett allegations could be a ‘career killer’
6 years, 1 month ago

If proven, Smollett allegations could be a ‘career killer’

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — For five years, Jussie Smollett has been enmeshed in weekly drama on the set of “Empire,” the Fox TV series that gave the actor a breakout role and the fame to advance his social activism. If more money was his goal, that’s what agents and negotiations are for, he said, calling the alleged hoax “beyond the pale.” …

Prosecutors: Smollett paid brothers $3,500 for staged attack
6 years, 1 month ago

Prosecutors: Smollett paid brothers $3,500 for staged attack

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Two brothers who told police that Jussie Smollett paid them $3,500 to help stage an attack on himself were linked to the actor through the “Empire” television series, and court documents filed Thursday allege one of the men provided Smollett with designer drugs. He had served as a stand-in for a character named “Kai”, who is Smollett’s love …

A look at why brothers in alleged hoax appear off the hook
6 years, 1 month ago

A look at why brothers in alleged hoax appear off the hook

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Two brothers who played central roles in what Chicago police say was a staged racist and homophobic attack on Jussie Smollett are, compared to the “Empire” actor, so far walking away legally unscathed. As for 25-year-old Abimbola “Abel” and 27-year-old Olabinjo “Ola” Osundairo, the city’s police chief said they aren’t considered suspects and he gave no indication any …

Chicago police chief angry over alleged Smollett hoax
6 years, 1 month ago

Chicago police chief angry over alleged Smollett hoax

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson took it personally when detectives determined that “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett allegedly lied about being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack. “‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett took advantage of the pain and anger of racism to promote his career.” Johnson, a lifelong Chicagoan, grew up in some of the city’s toughest and …

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