CHICAGO, IL — (03-08-19) — "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett has been indicted on 16 felony counts by a grand jury in Chicago, after allegedly lying to police about being the victim of a racist and homophobic hate crime. The indictment was announced Friday, March 8. Jussie Smollett was charged last month with felony disorderly conduct [...]
CHICAGO — (02-17-19) — FOX TV's Empire actor Jussie Smollett's alleged homophobic assault is falling apart as Nigerian brothers in Smollett investigation, say the actor paid $7,000 to stage attack. According to Chicago PD sources, they have discovered new evidence in the case to suggest Jussie Smollett orchestrated the attack or, knew of the attack [...]
NEW YORK — (02-14-19) — Openly gay actor Jussie Smollett of the hit FOX TV show, "Empire", spoke with Robin Roberts in first interview since his hate crime attack back on January 29, 2019. The actor, songwriter and singer, spoke to ABC News' Robin Roberts in what is being investigated as a possible hate crime [...]
CHICAGO – (01-29-19) — During the homophobic hate crime attack on Jussie Smollett, one of the suspects wrapped a rope around the actor's neck. Empire star Jussie Smollett was assaulted early Tuesday morning in what Chicago police are calling a hate crime, authorities confirmed to JRL CHARTS. According to Chicago PD, the 36-year-old actor was [...]