Jussie Smollett

Jussie Smollett's Brother JoJo Asks After Alleged Attack Case: What If He Is Telling the Truth?

Last month, prosecutors dropped all charges against the actor after accusing him of staging a hate crime attack in Chicago.

April 20, 2019

Chris Rock Throws Shade at Jussie Smollett at NAACP Image Awards

Comedian said the Empire star was "getting no respect" from him

March 31, 2019

Jussie Smollett Skips NAACP Image Awards and Loses in His Category After Charges Are Dropped

He made headlines when he told Chicago police that two men attacked him. The following month he was charged with staging the incident. He pleaded not guilty and the case was recently dropped.

March 30, 2019

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Jussie Smollett Attack Investigation Takes a Major Turn: Everything We Know

Empire star's criminal charges have been dropped in January attack case

March 28, 2019

Jussie Smollett's Attorney Addresses His Dropped Charges and Future Plans

The actor's criminal charges were unexpectedly dismissed on Tuesday.

March 27, 2019

Jussie Smollett's Criminal Charges Dropped in Attack Case

The "Empire" actor speaks to the public after the charges against him involving his Chicago attack in late January are dismissed. Get the details!

March 26, 2019

Jussie Smollett's Criminal Charges Dropped in Attack Case

Details on the court update in the Empire star's legal proceedings

March 26, 2019

Empire Creator Lee Daniels Addresses "Pain and Anger" Amid Jussie Smollett Scandal

He called the past few weeks a "freaking roller coaster"

March 21, 2019

Jussie Smollett Pleads Not Guilty in Alleged Falsified Case

The "Empire" actor files his plea in Cook County court denying the 16 counts of disorderly conduct for allegedly filing a false police report. Get the scoop.

March 14, 2019

Jussie Smollett Pleads Not Guilty to Disorderly Conduct Charges in Alleged Falsified Attack Case

In January, the actor made headlines when he alleged he had been attacked in Chicago by two men.

March 14, 2019

Empire Boss Addresses Jussie Smollett's Future With the Show

Brett Mahoney revealed what's at play behind the scenes of the Fox show

March 13, 2019

Jussie Smollett Attends Hearing Ahead of Disorderly Conduct Court Case

The appearance came just days after he was indicted on 16 felony counts

March 12, 2019

Jussie Smollett Indicted on 16 Felony Counts by Grand Jury in Alleged Falsified Attack Case

The Empire actor maintains his innocence, claiming the attack was real, but police accused him of staging it.

March 8, 2019

Gayle King, Robin Roberts and the Complicated Case of the "No-Win" Interviews

Each veteran newswoman and morning show anchor sat down with controversial subjects and the reactions were widely different—but both did what they could

March 8, 2019

Terrence Howard Defends Jussie Smollett After Empire Co-Star's Arrest

"His innocence or judgement is not for any of us to decide," he wrote on Instagram

February 24, 2019

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Jussie Smollett Cut From Final 2 Empire Episodes of the Season

Executive producers released a statement regarding the actor's role on the show

February 22, 2019

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Jussie Smollett Returns to Empire Set 2 Hours After Leaving Jail

Cameras spotted the actor exiting court after his bond hearing on Thursday

February 21, 2019

Jussie Smollett Arrested in Hate Crime Attack

Chicago PD claims the January 29 incident "was orchestrated by Smollett." Hear why the actor is being charged with a felony. Watch!

February 21, 2019

Jussie Smollett Arrested for Allegedly Filing False Police Report

The Empire actor was charged with disorderly conduct for allegedly filing a false police report on Wednesday

February 21, 2019

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Jussie Smollett Charged in Attack Investigation Hours After Being "Officially Classified as a Suspect"

The announcement comes days after Chicago Police Department said they "shifted the trajectory of the investigation"

February 21, 2019

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Jussie Smollett's Inspiring Story Gets Complicated: Inside His Road to Empire

The actor and singer, now reportedly suspected of orchestrating the Jan. 29 attack that he reported to police as a hate crime, had been busy using his platform to try to make the world a better place

February 19, 2019

Cardi B Slams Jussie Smollett Over Claims He Staged Attack

The rapper took to social media to speak her mind about the actor.

February 19, 2019

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Chicago Police "Shifting the Trajectory" in Jussie Smollett Investigation

Two persons of interest were arrested on Thursday and released on Friday

February 17, 2019

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2 Men Detained in Jussie Smollett Attack Case Are Released

Two men were arrested and questioned as suspects in possible connection with the case, then released without being charged.

February 16, 2019