Jussie Smollett February 21, 2019 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett's bond set at $100G, judge calls evidence against him 'outrageous' "Empire” actor Jussie Smollett's bond was set at $100,000 on Thursday after the actor was charged with disorderly conduct for allegedly filing a false police report.
OPINION February 21, 2019 If Smollett is guilty, he must pay — hate crimes are serious, faking them should be, too “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett has made a lot of people look like fools – most of all himself.
Jussie Smollett February 21, 2019 TNT to shelve Jussie Smollett episode of 'Drop the Mic' amid arrest for alleged staged attack TNT says it isn't going to air an upcoming episode of "Drop the Mic" featuring "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett "in the interest of not being exploitative of an incredibly sensitive situation."
Jussie Smollett February 21, 2019 Jussie Smollett got lots of oxygen from CNN, other news outlets – No wonder people don't trust the press The Jussie Smollett story is the perfect example of almost everything wrong with today’s media.
Media February 21, 2019 Rush Limbaugh blasts media for Jussie Smollett coverage, praises Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh weighed in on the Jussie Smollett controversy Thursday saying the "Empire" actor was just another example of the left trying to portray America as a country filled with hate.
2020 Presidential Election February 21, 2019 Sharpton, at meeting with Kamala Harris, says Smollett should face ‘maximum’ punishment if allegations true Al Sharpton, on the sidelines of a meeting with Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, said Thursday that “Empire” star Jussie Smollett should face "accountability to the maximum" if the actor indeed staged an attack last month initially described as a hate crime.
OPINION February 21, 2019 Geraldo Rivera: Jussie Smollett 'attack' was a hoax most foul Jussie Smollett’s wicked tale of hateful abuse seemed to tear off the scab of racism in Trump-era America. His infuriating story exploited every stereotype: two white thugs – bozos wearing the president’s signature “Make America Great Again” hat – viciously tortured and tormented a gay, black actor on the streets of Chicago, one of America’s great cities, but one riven by violence.
CRIME February 21, 2019 Jussie Smollett's alleged hate crime hoax sheds light on similar phony accusations “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett's alleged hate crime attack unraveled after police determined that he "took advantage of the pain and anger of racism to promote his career," by allegedly paying two brothers to stage the attack against him. He is now facing felony charges for allegedly orchestrating the "phony" hate crime attack.
Jussie Smollett February 21, 2019 Chicago Mayor Emanuel says Smollett controversy ‘will never trump Chicago’s collective spirit’ Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Thursday that the Jussie Smollett controversy “will never trump Chicago’s collective spirit” after the “Empire” actor was accused of orchestrating an elaborate hoax including an alleged attack by Trump supporters.
Jussie Smollett February 21, 2019 Chicago police blast Jussie Smollett 'phony attack': 'Bogus police reports cause real harm' Chicago cops laid out their case against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett Thursday morning, accusing the TV star of orchestrating an elaborate hoax involving two "bogus" hate crimes -- one involving an alleged attack, and one involving a threatening letter -- all in order to get a pay raise.
Jussie Smollett February 21, 2019 Jussie Smollett could face up to 10 years in prison if found guilty of mail fraud "Empire" star Jussie Smollett may face up to 10 years behind bars if convicted of mail fraud.