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… Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Mar 28 Chicago seeks $130,000 from Smollett for cost of investigation By Amanda Seitz, Herbert G. McCann, Associated Press The prosecution offered little explanation for the dismissal and sealed the case, but authorities still say the actor concocted the assault. Continue reading
Mar 28 Trump says FBI and Justice Department will review Smollett case By Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Mar 26 WATCH: Jussie Smollett says he wants to move on with his life By Associated Press The "Empire" actor spoke to reporters Tuesday after his attorneys said prosecutors dropped felony charges against him during a Chicago court hearing. Continue reading
Mar 26 Jussie Smollett’s attorneys say all criminal charges dropped By Amanda Seitz, Michael Tarm, Associated Press Attorneys for "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett said Tuesday that charges alleging he lied to police about a racist and homophobic attack have been dropped. Continue reading
Mar 14 Watch 8:34 News Wrap: House votes to release Mueller report publicly 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… Continue watching