Jussie Smollett June 24, 2019 Video footage of Jussie Smollett with rope around his neck released by Chicago Police Chicago police released hundreds of files and nearly 70 hours of video footage on Monday from the investigation into Jussie Smollett's claim back in January that he was attacked by two men -- a claim that police later characterized as a hoax.
CRIME June 21, 2019 Jussie Smollett case to be reviewed by special prosecutor, Illinois judge says Cook County State Attorney Kim Foxx's handling of the controversial Jussie Smollett alleged hate crime case -- including the contentious decision to suddenly drop all charges against him -- will be examined by a special prosecutor, an Illinois judge ruled Friday afternoon.
Jussie Smollett June 11, 2019 'Empire' co-creator Lee Daniels ‘beyond embarrassed’ by the Jussie Smollett scandal "Empire" co-creator and executive producer Lee Daniels is sharing how he feels about the Jussie Smollett case.
Jussie Smollett June 10, 2019 Jussie Smollett posts on Instagram for first time since alleged 'hoax' attack Jussie Smollett has returned to social media, sharing his first Instagram post since January when he alleged he'd been the victim of a hate crime -- a claim Chicago cops later accused him of faking following an extensive investigation.
Jussie Smollett June 5, 2019 911 call in Jussie Smollett case: ‘They put a noose around his neck’ Two 911 calls made by reporting the alleged attack on "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett that authorities say was a hoax were released Wednesday.
Jussie Smollett June 4, 2019 Jussie Smollett 'will not be returning' to 'Empire,' show co-creator Lee Daniels says Following a report that claimed Jussie Smollett might be returning to "Empire" for its sixth and final season, the show's co-creator and executive producer -- Lee Daniels -- immediately shut down any speculation.
Jussie Smollett June 1, 2019 Smollett documents show prosecutors debated how to explain dropping of charges Prosecutors struggled over how to describe their reasoning for dropping all charges against actor Jussie Smollett, according to documents released Friday.
CRIME May 31, 2019 Chicago police told not to 'investigate' Jussie Smollett weeks before charges dropped, documents reveal Weeks before charges against “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett were dropped, the Chicago Police Department was reportedly told by Cook County prosecutors to end the criminal investigation into allegations Smollett orchestrated a hate crime hoax, newly released documents show.
Jussie Smollett May 30, 2019 Chicago police release batch of Jussie Smollett case documents One week after an Illinois judge ordered "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett's criminal case file to be unsealed, the Chicago Police Department has released the documents.