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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

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

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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