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Jussie Smollett

Nation Dec 08

Lawyer: Case against Smollett based on testimony of ‘liars’

By Don Babwin, Sara Burnett, Associated Press

Nation Dec 07

Former "Empire" actor Smollett arrives at court for the first full day of his trial in Chicago
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

Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett appears in a courtroom at the Leighton Criminal Court Building for his arraignment, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., February 24, 2020. Brian Cassella/Pool via REUTERS
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

Actor Jussie Smollett leaves court after charges against him were dropped by state prosecutors in Chicago, Illinois on March 26, 2019. Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski/Reuters
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

Jussie Smollett poses in the photo room at the 2017 BET Awards in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Danny Moloshok/Reuters
‘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

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