November 29, 2021 Trial set to start on charges Smollett faked racist attack Jussie Smollett, a Black and openly gay actor, reported to Chicago police that he was the victim of a hate crime. Nearly three years later, Smollett is about to stand trial on charges that he staged the whole thing.
November 29, 2021 Jussie Smollett taking the stand in trial could be double-edged sword in alleged hoax case, attorneys say The trial of Jussie Smollett kicks off on Monday, nearly three years after the 39-year-old actor allegedly orchestrated a hate crime against himself, telling police that two White men in MAGA hats attacked him, shouted slurs, and put a noose around his neck.
November 22, 2021 Jussie Smollett makes rare public appearance at his film's premiere days before next court date The former "Empire" star has been the subject of controversy for years after he allegedly faked a hate crime incident in 2019.
November 12, 2021 Andrew Sullivan rails against 'media narratives' on Kyle Rittenhouse, Russiagate: They always 'favor' the left Substack writer Andrew Sullivan blasted "media narratives" that have dominated both the current and previous news cycles.
October 15, 2021 Jussie Smollett criminal trial to move forward after judge refuses to dismiss case An attorney for the former “Empire” actor said Smollett's rights were being violated since he had already performed community service and given up a $10,000 bond under a previous deal with Cook County prosecutors to drop charges.
August 28, 2021 'Single mother' facing eviction who wasn't really a mom another example of CNN guest peddling misleading story Despite being a mainstream news network, CNN has promoted many examples of stories that often turn out to be false.
August 26, 2021 Jussie Smollett’s attorneys barred from calling Chicago prosecutor, Kim Foxx, as witness Former "Empire" star Jussie Smollett's attornies have been told that they cannot call the Chicago prosecutor who previously dropped the star's charges as a witness.
August 3, 2021 Jussie Smollett's lawyers granted more time to prepare legal arguments Jussie Smollett's lawyers were granted more time to prepare legal arguments in the former "Empire" star's case.
July 30, 2021 Jussie Smollett's attorney allowed to remain on case but can't question Abel and Ola Osundairo, judge rules Court documents obtained by Fox News on Friday heard a judge say he would not remove one of Smollett’s lawyers from the matter despite the fact he believes the attorney did, in fact, speak with brothers Abel and Ola Osundairo.
July 14, 2021 Jussie Smollett maintains innocence as he heads into court on renewed charges Jussie Smollett maintained his innocence on his way to court Wednesday in Chicago, where he faces renewed charges over his alleged 2019 hate crime incident.
