Jussie Smollett is an American actor and singer. He began his career as a child actor in 1987 acting in films including The Mighty Ducks (1992) and Rob Reiner's North (1994). In 2015, Smollett portrayed musician Jamal Lyon in the Fox drama series Empire, a role which was hailed as groundbreaking for its positive depiction of a black gay man on television. Smollett has also appeared in Ridley Scott's science fiction film Alien: Covenant (2017) as Ricks and in Marshall (2017) as Langston Hughes.
The actor's claims come in a countersuit against the city which is suing him to recover more than $130,000 that police say was spent on its investigation into Smollett's claim that he was beaten CBS News - Published
Dan Webb has been tasked with re-examining the handling of the Smollett case, marking the sixth time he's been tapped as a special prosecutor CBS News - Published
The actor Jussie Smollett has sued the city of Chicago and multiple police officers for malicious prosecution. Reuters reports that Smolett said they caused him economic harm, mental anguish and..
In a freewheeling speech to police chiefs, President Trump also railed against impeachment, Jussie Smollett and Chicago’s violence. NYTimes.com - Published
"He was a sick and depraved man, and now he's dead," Trump said to the cheers and laughter from a police chiefs group. "He's dead as a doornail."
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In Tuesday night's season 6 premiere, "Empire" acknowledged the elephant in the room: Jussie Smollett's absence following his hate crime hoax scandal.
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A Chicago judge on Friday named a special prosecutor to look into why state prosecutors abruptly dropped charges against actor Jussie Smollett that accused him of staging a racist, anti-gay attack.. USATODAY.com - Published Also reported by •Reuters
A Chicago judge on Friday named a special prosecutor to look into why state prosecutors abruptly dropped charges against actor Jussie Smollett.
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The case of ex-"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett, who sparked a firestorm in Chicago by reporting a racist attack authorities have ruled a hoax, returns to court on Friday, when local media say a judge.. Reuters - Published
"Laugh-in" comedic actor Arte Johnson dies at 90; Jussie Smollett wants Chicago’s lawsuit moved to federal court; Halle Bailey of Chloe x Halle to play Ariel in Disney’s Live-Action "Little.. USATODAY.com - Published
New video from the Jussie Smollett hate crime case shows what appears to be a noose around the "Empire" actor's neck. Video from a Chicago police body camera was taken inside Smollett's home in.. CBS News - Published
Police release more than 1,000 files from the Jussie Smollett probe; Lawyer: Cuba Gooding Jr.'s accuser "troubled," calls groping case bogus; Tributes to Michael Jackson flow on the 10th anniversary of.. USATODAY.com - Published
Chicago police release hundreds of files from the investigation into Jussie Smollett's claim he was attacked by two men in January. (June 25)
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In video shared by Chicago police, Jussie Smollett is seen wearing a noose, and men are seen buying supplies to carry out the allegedly-staged attack.
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A special prosecutor would have the authority to bring new charges against the "Empire" actor if there are "reasonable grounds" to do so CBS News - Published
A Cook County judge appointed a special prosecutor to probe the decision to drop charges against Empire actor Jussie Smollett.
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"Empire" co-creator Lee Daniels is "embarrassed" about the Jussie Smollett scandal. But he still wants to believe the actor: "I love him so much."
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Chicago police on Wednesday released two 911 calls from the night in January when Jussie Smollett claimed he was attacked. In one of the recordings, an unidentified caller said he worked for Smollett.. CBS News - Published
The city of Chicago released two 911 calls made after "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett claimed he was the victim of a racist, homophobic attack. An unidentified man made both calls. He said he worked for.. USATODAY.com - Published
"Empire" co-creator Lee Daniels took to Twitter Tuesday to counter a Variety report that speculated Jussie Smollett would return for the final season.
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Emails released on Friday show prosecutors carefully constructing their statement on why the actor Jussie Smollett would no longer face charges of staging a hate crime. NYTimes.com - Published
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In a dramatic reversal, Empire actor Jussie Smollett has found himself free from court, having had all criminal charges levied against him dropped earlier this week. The star had.. One News Page Staff - Published
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Jussie Smollett – an actor known for appearing on Fox’s TV series Empire – has found himself at the center of media attention in the last few days, and not for his.. One News Page Staff - Published
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