Nation Dec 08 Lawyer: Case against Smollett based on testimony of ‘liars’ By Don Babwin, Sara Burnett, Associated Press
Nation Dec 07 Defense rests at Jussie Smollett’s trial Throughout his second day of testimony on Tuesday, Smollett repeatedly denied claims that he staged an attack against himself. By Don Babwin, Sara Burnett, Associated Press
Nation Feb 24 Actor Jussie Smollett pleads not guilty to restored charges His lawyer, Tina Glandian, entered the not guilty pleas on his behalf to six counts of felony disorderly conduct. By Don Babwin, Associated Press
Nation Jun 25 Chicago police release more than 1,000 files from Smollett investigation The files included video footage that for the first time shows the "Empire" actor with a thin, white rope wrapped around his neck that he told detectives was a noose. By Don Babwin, Sophia Tareen, Associated Press
Nation Feb 22 ‘Empire’ producers cut Jussie Smollett from season’s last two episodes Smollett has been accused of faking a racist, anti-gay attack on himself in Chicago. By Don Babwin, Associated Press
Apr 14 Watch ‘Empire’ writer says write what you don’t know By PBS NewsHour Danny Strong gives his Brief But Spectacular take on writing what you don't know. Continue watching