Jussie Smollett

Jussie Smollett May 2

Jussie Smollett settles with Chicago after hate crime hoax conviction was overturned

Actor Jussie Smollett and the city of Chicago have reached a settlement agreement months after his hate crime hoax conviction was overturned. Details of the agreement are unknown.

In Court November 21

Jussie Smollett conviction overturned by Illinois Supreme Court

Jussie Smollett's hate crime hoax conviction was overturned by the Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday. The actor had been convicted of five felony counts in December 2021.

Kamala Harris July 24

Retired Chicago cop who exposed Jussie Smollett hoax warns voters about Kamala Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee, never deleted a social media post that supported Jussie Smollett's hate crime hoax.

OPINION June 11

The strange thing Donald Trump and Jussie Smollett have in common

We are witnessing the transformation of the justice system from the principle of intent to impact. It used to be that you had to establish the motive, in order to charge a criminal.

ENTERTAINMENT March 27, 2024

Jussie Smollett's appeal over hate crime hoax conviction will be heard by Illinois Supreme Court

Jussie Smollett's disorderly conduct conviction is set to be heard by the Illinois Supreme Court. There is currently no date set for the high court to hear Smollett's appeal over his 2021 conviction.

In Court February 12, 2024

Jussie Smollett appealing hate crime hoax conviction wasn't 'smartest' decision: expert

Jussie Smollett's decision to appeal his hate crime hoax might not have been the "smartest" move, according to an expert, as he requests the Illinois Supreme Court to hear his case.

Exclusive October 19, 2023

Jussie Smollett enters rehab amid appeal, seeking treatment to 'deal with life in a significant way': source

Jussie Smollett entered rehab and is seeking treatment, according to sources. The "Empire" actor filed an appeal in Chicago in his 2021 staged hate crime conviction.

Fox News Flash March 17, 2023

Brothers paid by Jussie Smollett to instigate 2019 hoax apologize to country, didn't 'foresee' ramifications

Bola and Ola Osundairo, the brothers paid by actor Jussie Smollett to instigate a fake hate crime in Chicago, spoke out about the 2019 incident on "Hannity."

Fox Nation March 15, 2023

How Jussie Smollett staged his hate crime hoax: Accomplices return to the scene of the 'crime'

Brothers Abimbola "Bola" and Olabinjo "Ola" Osundairo, who helped Jussie Smollett carry out his hate crime hoax, revisited the 'crime' scene in a recent Fox Nation series.

Jussie Smollett March 14, 2023

Jussie Smollett’s career over despite appeal; he ‘burned bridges’: expert

Jussie Smollett's appeal in the hate crime hoax is "inconsequential" to his career. Experts explained to Fox News Digital how the actor "burned bridges" in Hollywood.

Fox Nation March 13, 2023

Brothers in Jussie Smollett hoax break silence, say actor wanted to be 'poster child for activism'

Brothers Abimbola "Bola" and Olabinjo "Ola" Osundairo open up about their involvement with the Jussie Smollett hate crime hoax from January 2019 in a Fox Nation interview.

In Court March 1, 2023

Jussie Smollett files appeal argument in hate crime hoax conviction

Jussie Smollett's legal team filed their appeal brief, detailing their argument against his hate crime hoax trial verdict. The "Empire" actor was found guilty on five counts of disorderly conduct in 2021.

Media December 7, 2022

ABC's history of controversial figures from Amy Robach to Brian Ross explained

ABC has had a series of controversies involving its on-air talent leading up to the recent reveal of “GMA3” hosts Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes’ alleged extramarital affair.

Media November 1, 2022

From Hunter Biden to the Wuhan lab-leak theory, eight times the media admitted it got a major narrative wrong

Over and over, major media narratives have gone bust, from Jussie Smollet's supposed hate crime to the Wuhan lab-leak theory being a dismissable conspiracy.

OPINION October 6, 2022

Illinois police reform act will eliminate cash bail and make our streets less safe

Illinois police reform will eliminate cash bail and make our streets less safe. It’s another tool for State’s Attorney Kim Foxx to put criminals first.

Jussie Smollett June 23, 2022

Jussie Smollett insists he didn't lie about hate crime hoax: 'I'd be a piece of s---'

Jussie Smollett maintained his innocence during a recent interview. The "Empire" actor claimed he did not lie about being the victim of a hate crime.

Chicago June 17, 2022

911 audio released of Chicago State's Attorney Kim Foxx's domestic dispute with husband: ‘get out’

Newly released 911 audio reveals further details about the domestic dispute between Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx and her husband. Kelley Foxx alleges his wife slapped him in the face.

Jussie Smollett May 28, 2022

Jussie Smollett attempts career comeback with LGBT film on BET+ streaming service

Jussie Smollett has made his directorial debut with BET+ in his first project since he was found guilty of falsely reporting a hate crime in January 2019.

Media April 12, 2022

CNN's long history of pushing disinformation, here are five examples

From Covington Catholic student Nick Sandmann to Russian collusion, CNN has on occasion circulated the types of 'disinformation' that the network often warned of.

HANNITY April 11, 2022

Travis: Climate activists deflating SUV tires not a great message for Democrats to win back suburban moms

Outkick founder Clay Travis says that left-wing climate activists deflate SUV tires is just the latest way Democrat-aligned figures are further alienating the suburban demographic they need to win in the midterms.

Jussie Smollett April 8, 2022

Jussie Smollett releases new song, 'Thank You God,' after he's released from jail: 'You got the wrong one'

Jussie Smollett has been out of jail for three weeks and has now released a new song called “Thank You God.” The former “Empire” star shared the single to his Instagram, stating that "100% of the profits will be donated" to Rainbow Push Coalition, the Illinois Innocence Project and Secure the Bag Safety.

Jussie Smollett April 1, 2022

Jussie Smollett’s brother says Chicago Police Department 'feeding you fictitious stories'

Jussie Smollett’s brother attempting to cast doubt in the Chicago Police Department’s investigation into the hate crime hoax attack the “Empire” actor was convicted of last month.

Exclusive March 18, 2022

Jussie Smollett’s lawyers fire back at Osundairo brothers’ defamation suit as judge rules it can go forward

Attorneys representing Jussie Smollett in his fake hate crime case have filed a malicious prosecution complaint in response to a defamation suit filed by Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo — two brothers who testified that they had participated in the elaborate hoax.

Jussie Smollett March 17, 2022

Jussie Smollett only drank ice water in jail prior to his release, attorney says

Jussie Smollett only consumed ice water in the six days he spent in jail before he was released on Wednesday.

Jussie Smollett March 17, 2022

Jussie Smollett released from jail: Will he successfully appeal conviction? Legal experts weigh in

What's next for Jussie Smollett after his release from jail on Wednesday? Several legal experts gave their opinions in interviews with Fox News Digital.

Jussie Smollett March 16, 2022

Jussie Smollett released from jail pending appeal: ‘Unconstitutional to charge someone twice,’ lawyer says

Jussie Smollett was released from jail Wednesday after a court gave the OK amid his pending conviction appeal. The former "Empire" actor was seen surrounded by security as he got into an SUV. Smollett had spent six days behind bars.

Jussie Smollett March 16, 2022

Court orders Jussie Smollett be released from jail on bond pending his hate crime hoax conviction appeal

An appeals court ordered Jussie Smollett be released from jail on bond pending the appeal of his conviction. The actor was convicted of lying to Chicago police about being the victim of a hate crime back in 2019.

Jussie Smollett March 16, 2022

MSNBC analyst claims Jussie Smollett being jailed is 'unjust': ‘Justice system out to get him’

MSNBC legal analyst Paul Butler claimed in a Washington Post op-ed that the case against disgraced former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett was driven by "White people" eager for "a pound of Smollett’s flesh."

Rooftop Revelations March 16, 2022

Rooftop Revelations: Jussie Smollett case exposed corruption of Kim Foxx, Chicago legal system

On day 116 of his rooftop journey, Pastor Corey Brooks shares his thoughts on how Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx handled the Jussie Smollett case.

Jussie Smollett March 15, 2022

Jussie Smollett moved out of psych ward into jail cell with a bed, brother Jocqui says

Jussie Smollett has been moved from a psych ward and into a jail cell with a bed, so says his brother, Jocqui Smollett.