Jussie Smollett

Illinois Supreme Court Overturns Jussie Smollett Conviction

The court ruled it was "fundamentally unfair" for prosecutors to go back on a 2019 deal to drop charges, citing the State's responsibility to honor agreements with defendants.
11/21/2024

Jussie Smollett Reflects On His ‘Darkest Day’ While Addressing Fallout From Alleged 2019 Hoax

The Empire star Smollett continues to assert his innocence despite the widespread assumptions surrounding the case.
09/30/2024

‘Empire’ Creator Would Cast Jussie Smollett in Future Project Despite Past Hoax Scandal

Lee Daniels said Jussie Smollett was like a son to him, and he still doesn’t know what to believe.
08/21/2024
Director/Actor Jussie Smollett attends the Atlanta premiere of "B-Boy Blues" at Silverspot Cinema at The Battery Atlanta on June 08, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Jussie Smollett's Conviction Upheld by Appeals Court

Smollett claimed he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack in 2019.
12/02/2023

Jussie Smollett Enters Rehab After 'Extremely Difficult Past Few Years'

Last year, the “Empire” star was convicted of lying to the police about being a victim of a hate crime.
10/19/2023

Attorneys For Jussie Smollett File Fifth Request For Extension to File Appeal on Hate Crime Conviction

The attorneys claim the appeal is completed, but it is 30 pages too long and they want assurances that it will be accepted by the curt.
01/27/2023

Jussie Smollett Reveals What He Thinks Of Dave Chappelle

The actor also says he has seen the comedian in-person.
06/22/2022
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Jussie Smollett Releases New Song, 'Thank You God,' Proclaiming His Innocence

“Y’all better look at someone else, you got the wrong one.”
04/11/2022

Jussie Smollett Proclaims Innocence In New Song

“You think I’m stupid enough to kill my reputation?” the actor asks in the new drop.
04/09/2022

Jussie Smollett’s Brother Calls Out The State Of Illinois

Jocqui Smollett accuses police and prosecutors of misconduct.
03/19/2022

​​Jussie Smollett Did Not Eat Food While In Jail

The former ‘Empire’ actor was reportedly fasting for lent.
03/18/2022