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  • Jussie Smollett. Black man with short mustache and beard and short dark curly hair wearing dark suit jacket.

    Jussie Smollett Faces New Criminal Charges

    More than a year after the actor said he was the victim of a hate crime, Chicago’s special prosecutor wants him back in court to face new felony disorderly conduct charges.
    N. Jamiyla Chisholm Feb 12, 2020 2:23PM EST
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    Jussie Smollett Countersues City of Chicago for 'Extreme Emotional Distress'

    The city sued Smollett in April seeking reimbursement for its investigation into the alleged racist and homophobic attack on the actor.

    N. Jamiyla Chisholm Nov 21, 2019 1:44PM EST
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    Chicago Sues Jussie Smollet for Money Spent on Investigation

    The civil suit seeks roughly $130,000 plus legal fees, which is the maximum amount allowed by law. 

    Tiarra Mukherjee Apr 12, 2019 12:01PM EDT
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    Prosecutors Drop All 16 Charges Against Jussie Smollett

    The state’s attorney’s office says the actor’s community service and agreement to forfeit his bond led it to dismiss the charges.

    Tiarra Mukherjee Mar 26, 2019 2:43PM EDT
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    Should Jussie Smollett Have Been Indicted on 16 Felony Counts?

    Twitter users weigh in on the latest development in the case.

    Tiarra Mukherjee Mar 11, 2019 2:41PM EDT
    Jussie Smollett. Black man in grey suit with light purple tie in front of purple and blue wall with white text that reads "blackaids."

    Jussie Smollett Opens Up About Traumatic Assault

    The “Empire” star spoke to “Good Morning America” about the racist and homophobic assault he survived in Chicago—and the people who question his honesty.

    Sameer Rao Feb 14, 2019 3:01PM EST
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