Jussie Smollett's Attorneys Appeal Hate Crime Hoax Conviction
Smollet was convicted in 2021.
March 3, 2023
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Jussie Smollett Sentenced Over Hate-Crime Hoax Convictions
The former Empire star was convicted in December of five counts of disorderly conduct related to staging a racist and homophobic attack on himself and lying to police about it.Â
March 10, 2022
Ann Coulter Dragged for Saying All Hate Crimes Are Hoaxes
Her comment on the Jussie Smollett case is being blasted throughout Twitter.
February 21, 2019
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.
February 11, 2020
Trans Activist Accused of Burning Down Own Home With Pets Inside
Nikki Joly, named Citizen of the Year for activist work, is accused of a hate-crime hoax.
February 26, 2019
Gay Florida Lawmaker Shares Own Story of Hate Crime
Carlos Guillermo Smith suffered a hate-fueled attack in 2003. Now he's encouraging survivors to share stories.
February 22, 2019
Pulse Survivor Organizes Day to Remember Hate Crimes
Christopher Hansen wants Reflections of Resilience Day to become a nationwide event.
March 14, 2019
Jussie Smollett Released From Jail While He Appeals Convictions
Smollett's legal team said he was in danger in jail and that his sentence would be over by the time the appeals process concluded.
March 16, 2022
Jussie Smollett Enters Rehab After 'Extremely Difficult Past Few Years'
The announcement comes as the out actor appeals his conviction on charges that he faked a hate crime against himself.
October 19, 2023
Juror Reveals Reason They Found Jussie Smollett Guilty
"It wasn't an easy decision. You've got the mother sitting there. You feel bad."
December 13, 2021
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
October 6, 2021
Don Lemon Accused of History of Sexist, Unprofessional Behavior
Current and former colleagues say his remarks about women being past their prime were just the latest in a long line of problematic pronouncements.
April 5, 2023
Trump's Gay Ambassador: Buttgieg's Critique of Pence Is 'Hate Hoax'
Richard Grenell has likened the gay mayor's criticism of Pence to the attack allegedly staged by actor Jussie Smollett.
April 19, 2019
Jussie Smollett’s homophobic hoax conviction overturned by Illinois Supreme Court
In 2021, a jury convicted Smollett on five counts of disorderly conduct.
November 21, 2024
North Carolina Elects Famously Antigay Virginia Foxx Again
Foxx is known for saying Matthew Shepard's murder was not a hate crime.
November 6, 2012
Who Is Rep. Virginia Foxx, the Antigay, Trump-Loving, Mike Johnson Supporter?
She told a reporter to "shut up" during a press conference Wednesday.
October 26, 2023
Media Still Wrong on Hate Crimes
Faulty reporting and sensationalist talking heads dishonor the legacy of the fallen while making it harder for fair legislation to pass.
May 8, 2009
Chicago PD: Jussie Smollett Staged Attack Due to Empire Salary Issues
The motive "pissed everybody off," said the Chicago police superintendent.
February 21, 2019
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.
March 8, 2019