Trump equates Smollett case to impeachment inquiry
President Donald Trump on Monday equated the case of a hate crime allegation made by actor Jussie Smollett to the current impeachment process being imposed by Congress, calling both a "scam."
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Judge refuses to dismiss Chicago lawsuit against Jussie Smollett
A federal judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the City of Chicago against actor Jussie Smollett, court documents show.
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Former federal prosecutor to investigate Jussie Smollett case
In a move widely expected to revive the national media spotlight on hate crime allegations made by "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett, a Chicago judge on Friday announced the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate how local prosecutors handled the TV actor's case.
Judge rules on motions in Smollett case
A Chicago judge Wednesday denied a request by Jussie Smollett's lawyers that a replacement judge be assigned in the former "Empire" actor's special prosecutor case, in addition to rejecting other motions put forward by Smollett's team.
Chicago police release bodycam footage of Smollett reporting attack
Chicago police released body camera footage on Monday that showed Jussie Smollett with a white rope tied in a noose around his neck the night he reported he was attacked by two men.
Special prosecutor to investigate handling of Smollett case
A judge on Friday approved the appointment of a special prosecutor to independently investigate the handling of the Jussie Smollett case in order to "restore the public's confidence in the integrity of our criminal justice system."
Jussie Smollett returns to Instagram with Pride month message
Actor Jussie Smollett celebrated Pride month in his first Instagram post since January, when the "Empire" actor first said he was the victim of a hate crime, a claim later refuted by police.
Jussie Smollett will not return to TV show, series creator says
After a series of head-spinning legal woes, "Empire" star Jussie Smollett is not returning to the Fox drama for its sixth and final season.
Jussie Smollett prosecutors closed investigation weeks before dismissing case
A week after actor Jussie Smollett turned himself in to Chicago authorities in late February, the Cook County State's Attorney's Office told police they could no longer investigate the hate crime turned false report case, according to police documents released Thursday.
Trump accuses Jussie Smollett of hate crime against his supporters
President Donald Trump took time from his Japan state visit Sunday to slam actor Jussie Smollett for not apologizing to his supporters after his alleged staged attack.
Judge to unseal Jussie Smollett case file
After weeks of wrangling, an Illinois judge Thursday decided to unseal the case file in the Jussie Smollett case.
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'Empire' renewed for Season 6, Jussie Smollett's return in doubt
" Empire " will return for a sixth season, but the same can't definitely be said for Jussie Smollett. " By mutual agreement, the studio has negotiated an extension to Jussie Smollett's option for Season 6, but at this time…
Brothers cleared in Jussie Smollett attack sue for defamation
The brothers accused of attacking actor Jussie Smollett, only to be cleared when prosecutors announced Smollett had orchestrated a hoax to advance his career, are suing his legal team for defamation, attorneys said Tuesday.
Jussie Smollett's brother defends him in new essay
Jussie Smollett's older brother, Jojo Smollett, is supporting him in a new essay published by BET over the weekend.
Jussie Smollett's lawyers file a motion opposing review of dismissal of charges
Lawyers for actor Jussie Smollett filed a motion Thursday opposing the appointment of a special prosecutor to review the dismissal of charges against him.
Chicago prosecutor's texts reveal frustration over Jussie Smollett case
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx described actor Jussie Smollett as a "washed up celeb who lied to cops" in texts to her staff.
Prosecutor asks for 'independent review' into handling of Smollett case
Kim Foxx, Chicago's top prosecutor, has asked the Cook County inspector general to investigate her office's handling of Jussie Smollett's criminal case, a spokesperson from Foxx's office confirmed Friday.
Chicago suing Jussie Smollett for cost of police investigation
The City of Chicago is suing actor Jussie Smollett after he failed to pay the city over $130,000 for the police investigation of his report of a hate crime attack, court documents show.
Chicago prosecutor Kim Foxx says calls for her resignation are personal
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx says the calls for her resignation run deeper than the Jussie Smollett case.
Taraji P. Henson optimistic about Jussie Smollett's 'Empire' return
Taraji P. Henson talks to her "Empire" co-star Jussie Smollett "all the time" and has no reason to believe he won't be back on the show if it returns for another season.
Jussie Smollett won't 'be intimidated' into paying $130K bill, attorneys say
Jussie Smollett "will not be intimidated into paying" $130,106.15 to reimburse Chicago for investigating his claim he was the victim of a hate crime, his attorneys say.
Jussie Smollett misses deadline to pay investigation costs
The city of Chicago is planning to sue actor Jussie Smollett after he missed the Thursday deadline to pay the $130,106.15 bill meant to cover the cost of police overtime during the investigation into his claim he was the victim of a possible hate crime.
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