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

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

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

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

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.

The “Empire” star was reportedly attacked by two men who shouted racist and homophobic slurs, physically attacked him and put a noose around his neck.

The “Empire” star directed the video for his song, which pleads for love and justice in the face of police violence, xenophobia and attacks on reproductive justice.

The Jussie Smollett-produced drama premieres tonight on Issa Rae’s YouTube channel.

Blackout for Human Rights’ #JUSTICEFORFLINT concert airs at 5 p.m. ET on Revolt TV, but you can donate right now.

Ryan Coogler’s Blackout for Human Rights is throwing a star-studded, free concert on Sunday for Flint, the Black Michigan city poisoned by toxic tap water. Here’s how you can watch the show featuring Ava DuVernay, Janelle Monaé and Andra Day—and where you can donate funds right now. 

Several Hollywood performers and creators who aren’t straight White men tell all in a new piece from The New York Times.

The John Legend-produced series—which stars Aldis Hodge and Jurnee Smollett-Bell as escaped slaves—premieres March 9. 

On World AIDS Day, the actors and activists discuss the importance of advocating for the lives of Black people in all arenas.