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.
Judge orders special prosecutor to examine Jussie Smollett case
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.
After recusal, texts show prosecutor raised concern about ‘overcharging’ Jussie Smollett
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.
Jussie Smollett’s lawyer warns Chicago not to sue ‘Empire’ actor
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.
The prosecution offered little explanation for the dismissal and sealed the case, but authorities still say the actor concocted the assault.
Prosecutors dropped 16 felony counts against Smollett related to making a false police report, yet they still insist the actor faked a racist, anti-gay attack on himself.
The "Empire" actor spoke to reporters Tuesday after his attorneys said prosecutors dropped felony charges against him during a Chicago court hearing.
Attorneys for "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett said Tuesday that charges alleging he lied to police about a racist and homophobic attack have been dropped.
The House voted unanimously Thursday that special counsel Robert Mueller's forthcoming report must be made public. The non-binding resolution is intended to pressure Attorney General William Barr to release as much information as possible, but it's unclear if the Senate…
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