Jussie Smollett

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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.

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Jussie Smollett Lawyers Sued By Attackers In Alleged Hoax

According to a report by Reuters, on Tuesday, two brothers involved in Jussie Smollett's alleged hate-crime hoax sued the "Empire" actor's lawyers, accusing them of defamation for insisting they had..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:48Published on April 23, 2019

Jussie Smollett's Brither Write Essay Defending Embattled Star

Jussie Smollett's older brother, Jojo Smollett, is supporting him in a new essay published by BET over the weekend. Jussie has seen his once bright career destroyed because of the circumstances around..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published on April 22, 2019

Chicago Sues Jussie Smollett Over Investigation Cost

Smollett missed the deadline to pay Chicago more $130,000. Now the city is suing for at least three times as much.

Credit: Newsy Studio Duration: 00:55Published on April 12, 2019

City Of Chicago Files Lawsuit Against Jussie Smollett

According to Newser, the city of Chicago filed a lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court on Thursday, which sues Jussie Smollett. Smollett was cleared of charges that alleged that he staged a hate-crime..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:52Published on April 12, 2019

Jussie Smollett Sued For Police Costs Over Hoax Attack

Reuters reports the city of Chicago filed a lawsuit on Thursday against former 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett. The city claims Smollett owes it over $130,000 for police costs incurred in the..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:43Published on April 12, 2019

Jussie Smollett Faces Deadline To Pay $130,000 For Investigation Costs

According to a report by CNN, on Thursday, the deadline for actor Jussie Smollett to pay the 130,106 dollar bill sent to him by the city of Chicago to cover the cost of the investigation into his claim..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:55Published on April 4, 2019

Jussie Smollet Faces Deadline To Pay $130,000 For Investigation Costs

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:55Published on April 4, 2019

Trump riffs on Biden: "You having a good time, Joe?"

U.S. President Donald Trump took a shot on Tuesday at former Vice President Joe Biden, a possible Democratic rival in the 2020 race for the White House, mocking him over allegations of unwanted..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:22Published on April 3, 2019

Chicago Police Call For State's Attorney's Resignation After Smollett Charges Dropped

According to Reuters, Chicago police officers on Monday called for Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx to resign after her office dropped felony charges against actor Jussie Smollett last week...

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:50Published on April 1, 2019