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Displaying all articles tagged:
Jussie Smollett
uh-uh. not guilty.
1:46 p.m.
Jussie Smollett’s Conviction Is Overturned
He’s out of jail permanently.
By
Jason P. Frank
the law
Dec. 1, 2023
Is the Jussie Smollett Case Finally Closed?
A court has rejected the former
Empire
star’s appeal and upheld his hate-crime-hoax conviction.
By
Jennifer Zhan
my deepfake is dropping
May 8, 2022
Kendrick Lamar Brings Deepfake Deep Truths to ‘The Heart Part 5’ Music Video
The music video uses deepfakery from Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
By
Bethy Squires
it wasn’t me
Apr. 8, 2022
Jussie Smollett Proclaims His Innocence in New Song ‘Thank You God’
“This ain’t that situation / You think I’m stupid enough to kill my reputation?”
By
Jennifer Zhan
the law
Mar. 16, 2022
Jussie Smollett Released While Appealing Hate-Crime-Hoax Conviction
Smollett was serving 150 days in a county jail.
By
Bethy Squires
statements
Mar. 14, 2022
Taraji P. Henson and Other Celebrities Criticize Jussie Smollett’s Punishment
He was sentenced to 150 days in jail for staging a hate crime.
By
Jennifer Zhan
the law
Mar. 10, 2022
Jussie Smollett Sentenced to 30 Months Probation in Hate-Crime Hoax
“I know that there is nothing that I will do here today that will come close to the damage you’ve already done to your own life.”
By
Victoria Bekiempis
the law
Dec. 9, 2021
Jussie Smollett Found Guilty in Alleged Hate-Crime-Hoax Trial
He faces up to three years in prison on each count.
By
Alejandra Gularte
the law
Dec. 7, 2021
Jussie Smollett Denies Faking Attack: ‘That’s a Bold-Faced Lie’
“That’s a bold-faced lie,” Smollett said about the hoax accusation.
By
Natalie Hope McDonald
the law
Dec. 6, 2021
What Happened When Jussie Smollett Took the Stand in his Own Defense
The defense alleges the brothers asked Smollett for $1 million each to not testify in the trial.
By
Natalie Hope McDonald
the law
Dec. 2, 2021
Empire
Extra Says Jussie Smollett ‘Wanted Me to Fake Beat Him Up’
Damning testimony paints a picture of a premeditated hoax.
By
Natalie Hope McDonald
the law
Nov. 30, 2021
Defense Says Jussie Smollett Is the ‘Real Victim’
Opening statements begin in the former ‘Empire’ star’s trial.
By
Natalie Hope McDonald
the hoax
Nov. 29, 2021
The Big Questions Surrounding Jussie Smollett’s Hate-Crime Hoax Trial, Answered
What is at stake for the former
Empire
star?
By
Natalie Hope McDonald
the law
Nov. 29, 2021
Jussie Smollett’s Trial Begins in Chicago Today With Jury Selection
The
Empire
actor’s trial for staging an allegedly falsified assault began on Monday with jury selection.
By
Rebecca Alter
jussie smollett
Sept. 10, 2020
Jussie Smollett Maintains His Innocence on Instagram Ahead of Court Appearance
Angela Davis and co-founder of the Chicago Black Lives Matter chapter Aislinn Pulley also voiced their support for the actor.
By
Chris Murphy
jussie smollett
Aug. 6, 2020
Jurnee Smollett Speaks Out About Brother Jussie’s Scandal for First Time
“Everyone who knows me knows that I love my brother and I believe my brother.”
By
Justin Curto
finales
Apr. 22, 2020
Empire
Showrunner Explains Jussie Smollett’s ‘Difficult’ Absence From the Finale
And how they pieced together a series finale amid the coronavirus.
By
Zoe Haylock
sightings
Mar. 25, 2020
Jussie Smollett Reemerges From His Own Personal Quarantine
He has something to say.
By
Zoe Haylock
the law
Feb. 24, 2020
Jussie Smollett Pleads Not Guilty to New Charges That He Staged His Hate Crime
Smollet’s team attempted to have the charges dismissed, claiming double jeopardy, but a judge has refused to delay the proceedings.
By
Devon Ivie
lawsuits
Nov. 20, 2019
Jussie Smollett Is Suing the City of Chicago
For “malicious prosecution.”
By
Devon Ivie
when empires fall
Sept. 25, 2019
Empire
Returned Without Jussie Smollett. Here’s How They Wrote Him Off.
He’s gone, folks!
By
Devon Ivie
bye
Aug. 31, 2019
Jussie Smollett’s
Empire
Character Is Being Banished to a Whole Other Continent
Here’s how he’ll be written out of the show.
By
Devon Ivie
the law
June 24, 2019
Chicago Police Release Video of Jussie Smollett With Rope Around His Neck
Body-cam footage show officers in Smollett’s home.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
the law
June 21, 2019
Judge Approves Special Prosecutor to Examine Handling of Jussie Smollett Case
Judge Michael Toomin points to “unprecedented irregularities” as reason to investigate the probe.
By
Halle Kiefer
the law
June 10, 2019
The Most Shocking Revelations From the Unsealed Jussie Smollett Court Docs
Smollett used Venmo to pay for drugs.
By
Natalie Hope McDonald
crime
June 5, 2019
Chicago Police Have Released Jussie Smollett’s Manager’s 911 Call
“He was cool, he didn’t want me to call you guys.”
By
Anne Victoria Clark
the empire strikes back
June 4, 2019
Jussie Smollett Will Not Return To
Empire
After All
Lee Daniels confirmed the news.
By
Devon Ivie
goodbyes
May 13, 2019
Empire
Will Fall After Its Sixth Season
And don’t expect Jussie Smollett to be there.
By
Devon Ivie
spoilers
May 9, 2019
How
Empire
Left the Door Open for Jussie Smollett’s Return
After being written out of the last two episodes of season five, Jamal Lyon may still have a part to play in next season’s family drama.
By
Starrene Rhett Rocque
don’t call it a comeback
Apr. 30, 2019
Empire
Renewed for Season 6, But ‘No Plans’ for Jussie Smollett to Return
Jamal is out … for now.
By
Devon Ivie
lawsuits
Apr. 11, 2019
The City of Chicago Is Suing Jussie Smollett
The city is seeking over $130,000 for in police overtime and court costs.
By
Bethy Squires
legal trouble
Apr. 4, 2019
Chicago Is Going to Sue Jussie Smollet for Investigation Fees
Charges have been dropped, but the city still wants money from the actor.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
last night on late night
Mar. 31, 2019
Jussie Smollett Has a Terrible Excuse for Being Late on
SNL
It’s right here in this big bag of clues.
By
Halle Kiefer
courts
Mar. 26, 2019
All Criminal Charges Dropped Against Jussie Smollett
The case has been cleared from the
Empire
actor’s record.
By
Hunter Harris
the law
Mar. 26, 2019
Hollywood Reacts to Jussie Smollett Being Cleared of Criminal Charges
“TOLD YALL.”
By
Devon Ivie
the law
Mar. 14, 2019
Jussie Smollett Pleads Not Guilty to Lying to Police
His next court date is in April.
By
Hunter Harris
the law
Mar. 8, 2019
Jussie Smollett Indicted on 16 Felony Counts by Grand Jury
The charges have expanded.
By
Maria Elena Fernandez
last night on late night
Mar. 3, 2019
Jussie Smollett Is Fox News Fan Fiction Come to Life on
SNL
He really needs legal help.
By
Devon Ivie
the smollett case
Feb. 24, 2019
Terrence Howard Is Siding With His ‘Son’ Jussie Smollett
“Stay in your lane.”
By
Devon Ivie
the industry
Feb. 23, 2019
Jussie Smollett’s
Empire
Character Might Be Recast
The show is reportedly weighing many options.
By
Devon Ivie
last night on late night
Feb. 23, 2019
Bill Maher Knows Fox News Will Feast on This Jussie Smollett Story for Years
“It proves their stupid theory that racism is a hoax.”
By
Devon Ivie
the law
Feb. 22, 2019
Jussie Smollett and the Court of Public Opinion
This story is exceedingly abnormal, and it’s drawing the worst out of many of us, but it doesn’t speak
for us either.
By
Craig Jenkins
empire
Feb. 22, 2019
What
Empire
Might Look Like Without Jussie Smollett
If the series must move forward without Smollett, writing out his character Jamal Lyon wouldn’t be hard, but it would be a major loss.
By
Starrene Rhett Rocque
the law
Feb. 22, 2019
Prosecutors Lay Out How Jussie Smollett Allegedly Planned His Own Attack
The
Empire
star rehearsed the assault with his accomplices, according to court documents.
By
Maria Elena Fernandez
crime
Feb. 22, 2019
Empire
Cuts Jussie Smollett From Last Two Episodes of the Season
“While these allegations are very disturbing, we are placing our trust in the legal system.”
By
Jackson McHenry
last night on late night
Feb. 22, 2019
Trevor Noah Finds a Shred of Good News in the Jussie Smollett Story
“Even amateurs know if you commit a crime, you go all cash, people. No paper trail!”
By
Megh Wright
the law
Feb. 21, 2019
Jussie Smollett Returns to the Set of
Empire
“I wanted to say I’m sorry and, you know me, I would never do this to any of you, you are my family. I swear to God, I did not do this.”
By
Bethy Squires
crime
Feb. 21, 2019
Sources: Jussie Smollett Made ‘Zero Rumblings’ About His
Empire
Pay
The
Empire
star allegedly staged his attack because he was unhappy with his salary. But he didn’t voice his displeasure to bosses, sources say.
By
Josef Adalian
last night on late night
Feb. 21, 2019
Jaboukie Young-White Just Doesn’t Understand This Jussie Smollett Story
“Actors should not write their own projects! This thing had way too many plot holes.”
By
Megh Wright
investigtations
Feb. 21, 2019
Empire
Is ‘Evaluating’ Options in Wake of Jussie Smollett Arrest
20th Century Fox Television has released a new statement.
By
Dee Lockett
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