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Actor Jussie Smollett makes a court appearance at the Leighton Criminal Court Building in Chicago, Illinois. Photo by E. Jason Wambsgans/Reuters

Nation Aug 17

Review cites ‘operational failures’ in Smollett prosecution

By Michael Tarm, Associated Press

World Apr 23

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News Wrap: Severe storms across the South kill at least 7

In our news wrap Thursday, severe storms killed at least seven people in parts of the South late Wednesday. Reported tornadoes struck in Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma before moving east to Mississippi and Alabama. Also, the U.S. Supreme Court refused…

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

World Feb 24

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News Wrap: In Germany, man drives car into crowd of revelers, injuring dozens

In our news wrap Monday, a man in the German town of Volkmarsen drove his car into a parade, injuring around 30 people, including children. Police say the driver deliberately hit the revelers, some of whom were seriously hurt. Also,…

Nation Feb 11

Actor Jussie Smollett leaves the Leighton Criminal Court Building after attending a hearing on whether cameras will be allowed in future proceedings of his trial on felony charges, in Chicago, on March 12, 2019. Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski/Reuters
Actor Jussie Smollett faces new charges

Smollett was originally charged the following month with disorderly conduct for allegedly staging the attack and lying about it to investigators.

By Associated Press

Aug 23

Special prosecutor appointed to investigate Jussie Smollett case

By Michael Tarm, Associated Press

The former "Empire" actor, who is black and gay, maintains that the January attack was not orchestrated. But if the special prosecutor, former U.S. Attorney Dan Webb, determines that the charges shouldn't have been dropped, he could recommend that they…

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Jun 25

Chicago police release more than 1,000 files from Smollett investigation

By Don Babwin, Sophia Tareen, Associated Press

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.

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Jun 21

Judge orders special prosecutor to examine Jussie Smollett case

By Don Babwin, Associated Press

The county's state's attorney, Kim Foxx dismissed all charges against actor Jussie Smollett and has been under fire for her handling the investigation.

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Apr 17

After recusal, texts show prosecutor raised concern about ‘overcharging’ Jussie Smollett

By Michael Tarm, Associated Press

Newly released texts and emails show Chicago's top prosecutor injected herself into the criminal case accusing Jussie Smollett of staging a racist, anti-gay attack in January. That's despite having recused herself from the case in February.

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Apr 05

Jussie Smollett’s lawyer warns Chicago not to sue ‘Empire’ actor

By Don Babwin, Associated Press

An attorney for Jussie Smollett has written a letter warning that he'll demand sworn testimony from top Chicago officials if the city follows through on its vow to sue the "Empire" actor.

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