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Juror Reveals Reason They Found Jussie Smollett Guilty

"It wasn't an easy decision. You've got the mother sitting there. You feel bad."

The Latest in Jussie Smollett's Ongoing Alleged Hoax Attack Case

Besides criminal charges, Smollett has been sued by the City of Chicago for more than $130,000 in police overtime

Jussie Smollett Faces Six New Indictments in Alleged Hate Crime Hoax

The out actor staged an elaborate ruse on the streets of Chicago, according to a special prosecutor.

Trump Likens Impeachment Inquiry to Jussie Smollett's 'Scam'

The president went after the gay Empire actor at a Chicago rally over the investigation into his alleged attack.

Jussie Smollett Isn’t the Only Person Accused of Faking a Hate Crime

Tonight's episode of SVU rips the Smollett story from the headlines.  

Chicago Suing Jussie Smollett for Overtime From 'False Police Report'

The latest broadside from the city of Chicago demonstrates how furious officials remain at the gay TV star.

Antigay Politician Wants to Punish Productions That Hire Smollett

Michael McAuliffe plans to file legislation stripping film projects of tax credits working with the out actor.

Chicago Police Announce Protest in Wake of Jussie Smollett Case

The union representing Chicago police officers has announced a protest as their calls for a federal probe into Jussie Smollett's case intensify. 

Trump Labels Outcome of Jussie Smollett Case as 'Outrageous'

The president took to Twitter and voiced his disappointment -- unsuprisingly. 

Chicago Mayor: Jussie Smollett Case Is 'Whitewash of Justice'

The city's top officials slammed the dismissal of charges against gay actor Jussie Smollett. 

Jussie Smollett Has Been Cleared of All Charges

Chicago Police superintendent Eddie Johnson appeared visibly angry at the news, according to sources.

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Jussie Smollett’s Lawyer Tried to Extort Nike with Michael Avenatti

Mark Geragos has been named as a co-conspirator to Michael Avenatti in allegedly trying to extort the company earlier this week.  

Jussie Smollett Pleads Not Guilty to Charges of Lying to Police

The Empire star is still maintaining his innocence. 

Jussie Smollett Indicted on 16 Additional Felony Counts of Disorderly Conduct

The charges from a Chicago grand jury pertain to allegations that the actor made a false report of a hate crime.

Jussie Smollett Case: Police Open Investigation Into False Leaks

Police have launched an internal investigation into why so much information around Jussie Smollett's case was leaking to the media. 

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Latifah Believes Smollett Until There's 'Definitive Proof' He Lied

Smollett staging an attack on himself doesn't sound like the guy she knows, Latifah says. 

Robin Roberts: Jussie Smollett Interview Was a 'No-Win For Me'

The Good Morning America host said that her identity as a gay woman of color would play into the public's perception of how she handled the out actor. 

SNL Takes on Jussie Smollett: 'I Broke Humanity'

Fox News "banshee" Jeanine Pirro doesn't come off great in the skit, either.

Brothers in Jussie Smollett Case Express 'Tremendous Regret'

Abimbola and Olbinjo Osundairo say their actions negatively impacted hate-crime victims. 

Chicago's Top Cop Defends Holes in Jussie Smollett Case

The city's top cop took to Good Morning America on Monday and defended the department's case against Smollett as more details emerge.