Jussie Smollett
The latest on Jussie Smollett. An actor and singer, Smollett is best known for his role on the Fox drama series Empire. Smollett began his career as a child actor, appearing in films like The Mighty Ducks (1992), New Jack City (1991), and North (1994). In 2019, Smollett was accused (and later convicted) of making a false report of a hate crime and a false police report.
Jussie Smollett hate crime hoaxers speak: "He wanted to be the poster boy"
"He wanted to be the hero for gay people," says Bola Osundairo about Jussie Smollett's motive for a hate crime hoax.
The implosion of Don Lemon
Once a shining star, the CNN anchor is now facing questions over his future. An expert told Newsweek that Lemon will be "trying to turn lemons into lemonade."
Jussie Smollett's BET Awards Appearance Sparks Concerns From Viewers
After Smollett, who was convicted in 2021 of paying two men to stage an attack on him, appeared on the red carpet, social media reaction was mostly critical.
Jussie Smollett Compared to Amber Heard As Post-Trial Interviews Air
Smollett and Heard have faced heavy criticism across social media for their respective court battles and sit-down interviews.
Brothers in Jussie Smollett Case Can Sue Over 'Whiteface' Comment: Judge
The lawsuit will center around a specific comment made by Jussie Smollett's attorney Tina Glandian during a 2019 television appearance.
Beyoncé's Mom Tina Lawson Says Jussie Smollett's Jail Sentence Was 'Racist'
"The punishment does not fit the crime," said Tina Lawson in the hours before Jussie Smollett was released from jail.
Jussie Smollett's Early Release Could Help Other Defendants Build Cases
A former career federal prosecutor told Newsweek that the appeals court ruling could be used by defense attorneys in the future.
Jussie Smollett Says He 'Nearly Lost Hope' After Being Released From Jail
The "Empire" actor was recently sentenced to 150 days in jail for staging a hate crime against himself, but after a new appeal was lodged, he's been released.
Jussie Smollett Released From Jail During Appeal
The court's order is the latest for the actor who said he was the target of a hate crime.
Jussie Smollett's Sibling Being 'Bombarded' with Racist Threats: Lawyer
The actor's brother received phone calls giving graphic details of what would be done to his brother in jail as he begins serving his sentence.
Taraji P. Henson Criticized for Comparing Jussie Smollett to Emmett Till
Smollett's "Empire" co-star urged that the actor be "freed and put on house arrest and probation" instead of serving time in jail.
Jussie Smollett's Brother Says There Is 'Absolutely No Evidence' of a Hoax
"There is absolutely no evidence linking Jussie to staging his own hate crime besides the testimony of two brothers," said Jocqui Smollett.
Jussie Smollett Supporters Rally Outside Chicago Jail, Demand He Be Freed
The "Empire" star is currently being held in a cell by himself, with constant monitoring by guards and cameras, per an approved request by his attorneys.
Kyle Rittenhouse Blasts 'Dishonest Media' After Jussie Smollett Verdict
Smollett will spend 150 days in jail after he was convicted on five charges for staging a hate crime in 2019.
What BLM Has Said In Support Of Jussie Smollett
"Black Lives Matter stands in strong support of an alternative to incarceration sentence for Jussie Smollett," a letter read during sentencing on Thursday said.
Dave Chappelle's Jussie Smollett Remarks Resurface After Jail Sentence
"None of these details added up at all," Chappelle joked in his Netflix stand-up special in a bit that is going viral following Smollett's sentencing.
'The Hypocrisy is Just Astounding'—Jussie Smollett Judge's Comments in Full
Reprimanding Jussie Smollett for more than 40 minutes, Judge James Linn told the actor that he had turned his own life "upside down" through his "shenanigans."
Joe Biden, Kamala Harris Tweets Supporting Jussie Smollett Remain Up
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are among public figures whose tweets of support for Smollett remain on Twitter, even after the actor was sentenced to jail.
Jussie Smollett's Cook County Jail Mugshot Revealed
"Empire" star Jussie Smollett has been sentenced to 150 days behind bars after he was found guilty of staging a hate crime on the streets of Chicago in 2019.
How Jussie Smollett Reacted When He Found Out He Was Going to Jail
Upon finding out he would spend 150 days in jail, the 'Empire' actor screamed "I am innocent. I could have said I am guilty a long time ago."
Jussie Smollett Will Spend 150 Days in Jail for Staging Hate Crime
Smollett was convicted last year for lying to police about a staged attack in 2019 that was made to look like a hate crime against the gay, Black actor.
Jussie Smollett Court Arrival Prompts Entourage, Media Member Skirmish
The entourage didn't appear to stop even after a man with a camera is on the ground. Smollett expects to hear his sentence today.
Prosecutor Lied to Public in First Handling of Jussie Smollett Case: Report
Special prosecutor Dan Webb said Cook County State Attorney's Office's handling of the initial case against Smollett showed "major failure of operations."
Lone Black Juror in Smollett Case Questioned Why Actor Put Noose on Again
"As an African American person, I'm not putting that noose back on at all," said Hope, who was not the only one to question the noose.
Jussie Smollett to be Sued for $130k by City of Chicago for Hate Crime Hoax
Actor Smollett was on Thursday found guilty on five out of six counts of disorderly conduct for lying about a racist attack—and he's now facing a bill.
Donald Trump Calls Jussie Smollett's False Story 'a Hate Crime in Reverse'
The former Empire actor claimed he was attacked by two men who who had shouted "This is MAGA country!"
White House Calls Jussie Smollett Crime 'Shameful' After Supporting Actor
The White House responded after being asked if "there any lessons learned about rushing to judgment when a crime is alleged."
Dave Chappelle's Joke About Jussie Smollett Resurfaces After Guilty Verdict
The "Empire" actor was found guilty of faking an attack on himself and Dave Chappelle joked about the situation in a 2019 Netflix special.
Don Lemon Fails To Mention His Involvement in Jussie Smollett Case on Show
During his court case, Smollett claimed Lemon told him the police did not believe his hate crime story.
Democrats' Tweets Supporting Smollett Still Live Despite Guilty Verdict
A jury found the former "Empire" actor had made three false police reports claiming to have been the victim of a racist, homophobic attack.
