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Jussie Smollett has Conviction for Lying to Cops With Bizarre Anti-Trump Hoax OVERTURNED in Sensational Supreme Court Ruling
The Illinois Supreme Court overturned the 'Empire' actor's conviction for setting up a racist and homophobic attack on himself in 2019.
Jussie Smollett Spotted in Los Angeles Hours After His Appeal Was Rejected in Hate Crime Hoax Case
'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett was seen looking downcast in a black jacket, dark navy blue pants, and sunglasses.
Jussie Smollett Loses Appeal to Overturn Hoax Conviction, Likely Headed Back to Jail to Serve 150-Day Sentence
Jussie Smollett lost his fight to appeal his conviction over the 2019 hoax attack and is likely headed back to jail, with an Illinois appeals court voting to uphold his conviction.
Jussie Smollett Enters Rehab After 'Extremely Difficult' Years Following Hate-Crime Hoax Conviction
A rep for actor Jussie Smollett confirmed the former 'Empire' star entered rehab after an 'extremely difficult' last couple of years.
Elliot Page Being Compared to Jussie Smollett Over Alleged ‘Transphobic Attack’: ‘Smells Fishy’
"Oh please-Jussie Smollett 2.o,” one naysayer tweeted after Elliot described an alleged transphobic attack.
Embattled 'Empire' Star Jussie Smollett DEFENDS Innocence, Reveals He Gained 'Clarity' From 6-Day Jail Stint
'Empire' star Jussie Smollett defended his innocence and revealed he fasted throughout his jail stint to gain "clarity of mind."
Jussie Smollett Releases Song After Jail Release: 'Think I'm Stupid Enough To Kill My Reputation?'
'Empire' star Jussie Smollett dropped a new song titled 'Thank You God' after completing his jail sentence. Read the cryptic lyrics about his case.
Jussie Smollett Released From Jail, Actor Flanked By Security Guards While Walking Out A Free Man
The former 'Empire' actor held his head high while walking out of jail a free man on Wednesday evening.
Jussie Smollett To Be Released From Jail, 6 Days After Being Locked Up
The higher court ruled the 'Empire' actor can be out on bond while they review his appeal.
Jussie Smollett's Brother Believes Actor Being Gay Affected Criminal Case
Jussie Smollett's brothers speak out since the actor's sentencing claiming the black community of not standing with Jessie for being gay.
Beyoncé's Mom Tina Knowles Goes Off About Jussie Smollett's Jail Sentence: 'They Want To Destroy This Man'
Beyonce's mom, Tina Knowles, went off about Jussie Smollett's jail sentence. Find out what she had to say about the actor, here.
Jussie Smollett Removed From Pysch Ward & Into Jail With A Normal Bed, His Brother Reveals
Jussie Smollett has been removed from the psych ward at Cook County Jail, his brother revealed. Get details.
Jussie Smollett's Legal Team Demand Actor Be Immediately Released From Jail Citing Threats Against Him
The actor was sentenced on Thursday to 150 days behind bars, but now his lawyers are demanding his immediate release, citing threats and Covid-19.
Jussie Smollett Not Provided A Real Bed In Chicago Jail, Team Calls Conditions ‘Unacceptable’
The 'Empire' actor is maintaining his innocence as he makes moves to be released early.
'Empire' Actor Jussie Smollett's Brother Speaks Out About Actor Being Placed In Psych Ward After Jail Sentencing
Jussie Smollett's brother Jocqui posted a video calling BS after finding out his brother was being held in a psych ward.
Jussie Smollett To Be Held In Protective Custody While Serving 150 Days Behind Bars
Jussie Smollett will be held in protective custody while in jail, a judge ordered. Get details, here.
50 Cent Mocks Jussie Smollett Following Actor's Explosive Court Appearance
The rapper took to Instagram on Friday to ridicule Jussie Smollett after he claimed he was not suicidal following his sentencing of 150 days in jail.
Jussie Smollett Sentenced To 150 Days In Jail Three Months After Actor Found Guilty Of Lying To Police In Hate Crime Hoax
The actor's sentencing comes nearly three months after he was found guilty of lying to police.
Jussie Smollett Makes Rare Outing In NYC For Birthday Bash After Requesting New Trial Following Guilty Verdict
The actor made a rare public outing for his friend's birthday after filing for new trial following his guilty verdict.
Jussie Smollett's Only Black Juror Says Actor's Story About Racist Attack 'Didn't Add Up,' Claims He Wouldn't Have Put 'Noose Back On'
"Two o'clock in the morning. Cold outside. When you just use your common sense as what's there, yeah it just, it didn't add up."
Jussie Smollett Juror Reveals They Knew Immediately He Was Guilty Of Staging Hate Crime, Said Actor Taking Witness Stand Didn't Help
The juror reveals why the actor wasn't believable.
Beyoncé's Mom Tina Knowles Believes Jussie Smollett's Sentence Shouldn't Be Harsh Given Kyle Rittenhouse's Verdict
She wondered if Jussie will get the same compassion as Kyle Rittenhouse who killed two people.
Jussie Smollett's Alleged Attacker Is Declared Number 1 Amateur Boxer In Country
Abimbola Osundairo won his fourth fight in four nights in Shreveport.
Jussie Smollet Receives Support From 'BLM' Movement After Being Found Guilty Of Faking A Hate Crime
They said, "We can never believe police, especially the CPD over Jussie Smollet."
Don Lemon Attacks Jussie Smollett On-Air, Calls Actor A 'Liar' After Being Dragged Into Criminal Case
The 'Empire' actor is facing 3 years in prison for staging his own hate crime.
Jussie Smollett Verdict: 'Empire' Star Found Guilty Of Orchestrating 2019 Hate Crime, Actor Facing 3 Years In Prison
The jury spent two days deliberating.
Jussie Smollett's Alleged Attacker Abimbola Osundairo Wins Boxing Match During Actor's Criminal Trial Jury Deliberations
"But Jussie Smollett only walked away with a minor scratch."
BLM Defends Jussie Smollett Over Alleged Hoax Hate Crime As Jury Decides Actor's Fate
"We can never believe the police."
Don Lemon All Smiles As Calls For Him To Be Fired From CNN Grow Over Jussie Smollett Texts
Smollet testified in court claiming Lemon sent a text to him letting him know police did not believe his story prior to his arrest.
White Prosecutor In Jussie Smollett Trial Says Actor 'Monkeyed Around' With Noose, One Day After Using N-Word In Court
Dan Webb is a 76 years old attorney who used the n-word in court multiple times.
Calls For CNN To FIRE Don Lemon For ‘Obstructing Justice’ & Giving Advice To Jussie Smollett In Wake Of Chris Cuomo Scandal
Lemon is facing his own scandal in the wake of Chris Cuomo's firing.
Prosecutor Claims Jussie Smollett 'Lied Under Oath' When He Took The Stand & Denied He Orchestrated Attack
Jussie denied he orchestrated the attack, but the prosecutor is calling BS.
Jussie Smollett Scolds White Prosecutor Over N-Word, Demands He Stop Using Slur In Court 'Out Of Respect For Every African American In This Room'
The actor pleaded with him to stop using the slur.
Jussie Smollett Says 'Empire' Creator Lee Daniels' Fat Shaming Lead Him To Hire Osundairos Brothers In Attempt To Lose Weight
Jussie took the stand and pointed the finger at Lee Daniels.
Jussie Smollett Claims CNN's Don Lemon Warned Him Cops Didn't Believe His Story Via Text, Host Accused Of Unethical Behavior Days After Chris Cuomo's Firing
The TV host is being accused of unethical behavior in the wake of Chris Cuomo's firing
Jussie Smollett Tells Jury He Did Not Stage Alleged Hate Crime Against Himself Under Oath In Trial
This is the first time the embattled actor took the stand.
Jussie Smollett Trial: 'Empire' EP Shuts Down Claim Actor Was Upset Over Reaction To Hate Mail Letter
The case is based off prosecutor's claim Jussie was upset with producers over their lack of anger.
Jussie Smollett Takes The Stand In His Criminal Trial, Actor Testifies He 'Did Drugs' & 'Made Out' With Abimbola Osundairo
The "Empire" star stands accused of staging a hate crime.
Jussie Smollett Says Olabinjo Osundairo Is A Violent Homophobe Who 'Attacked' Him, As Nigerian Testifies About Past Job At Gay Bar
The defense argued that Olabinjo assaulted Smollett because he "hated who he was."
Jussie Smollett's Lawyer Accuses Judge Of 'Physically Lunging' At Her, Gets Shut Down In Demand For Mistrial
"You did physically lunge at me," his lawyer said to judge in court.
Jussie Smollett Accused Of Masturbating In Bathhouse With Prosecutors' Star Witness, Defense Argues Abimbola Osundairo's A Disgruntled Ex-Lover
Tensions ran high with Abimbola was questioned about the nature of his friendship with Jussie.
Jussie Smollett's Attacker Abimbola Osundairo Admits Buying Cocaine For Actor, Says They Had No Sexual Relationship
"I'm not a drug dealer, I don't sell."
Jussie Smollett Allegedly Did A Run-Through With His Attackers The Day Before The 'Hate Crime' Took Place
Prosecutors plan to show jurors a video of the "dry run."
Jussie Smollett's Prospective Juror Dismissed After Admitting She Could Not Be Fair On The 'Hate Crime,' Revealed Her Daughter Is Gay
The prospective juror said, "When I found out it was a hate crime, my daughter is gay, so I did some research on that."
Jussie Smollett's Sister Jurnee Shows United Front, Arrives To Court Linking Arms with Brother As Alleged Hoax Trial Begins
The trial is focusing on whether or not the actor paid two brothers to attack him.
'Lovecraft Country' Star Jurnee Smollett Spotted With Ex-Husband Josiah Bell Just Months After Finalizing Their Divorce
The former couple were seen assisting Jurnee's brother with donations to a non-profit domestic violence organization.
'Lovecraft Country' Star Jurnee Smollett Settles Divorce From Josiah Bell
The actress was recently warned to wrap up the case or have it dismissed by the court.
‘Lovecraft Country’ Star Jurnee Smollett Warned By Judge To Wrap Up Divorce From Josiah Bell Or Case Will Be Dismissed
The case has dragged on for over a year.
Jussie Smollett Hosts Luxury Birthday Blowout In NYC, Disgraced Actor Was Seen 'Smiling, Laughing, Taking Pictures'
Despite facing felony charges, partygoers say he had the time of his life.
Jussie Smollett Indicted On Charges Of Faking Hate Crime — Months After Attack
Former ‘Empire’ actor faces 6 counts of disorderly conduct.