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April 1, 2019

Dueling rallies over Kim Foxx’s handling of Jussie Smollett case held in Chicago

Dueling rallies -- in support of and in opposition to embattled Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx -- are expected to take place in Chicago on Monday, as the fallout from last week's surprise dismissal of charges against “Empire” star Jussie Smollett continues to divide the public, police and political leaders.

April 1, 2019

Chicago police union president 'looking for justice' after Jussie Smollett charges dropped

As Chicago prepares for dueling rallies on Monday over the fallout from Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx's office to drop charges against “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett, the head of the city's police union said he just wants justice in the case.

March 31, 2019

Dog the Bounty Hunter defends Jussie Smollett, Lori Loughlin, says criminal justice system is 'unfair'

Lori Loughlin and Jussie Smollett may have been scorned by much of Hollywood after their respective criminal allegations, but they have at least one star's sympathy: Duane "Dog the Bounty Hunter" Chapman.

March 31, 2019

'SNL' sketch mocks Jussie Smollett scandal after charges dropped

Though Cook County, Ill., prosecutors dropped disorderly conduct charges against Jussie Smollett, that didn’t stop “Saturday Night Live” from poking fun at the “Empire” actor in this weekend's show.

March 30, 2019

Chris Rock slams Jussie Smollett at NAACP awards: 'What the hell was he thinking?'

Jussie Smollett might have been a no-show at Saturday night's NAACP Image Awards but that didn't stop comedian Chris Rock from blasting the "Empire" star.

March 30, 2019

Jussie Smollett loses NAACP award, skips out on awards dinner

"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett, who sparked rumors he would be attending this year's NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles, is a loser. 

March 30, 2019

Chicago prosecutor Kim Foxx open to outside investigation into Jussie Smollett case

After intense public backlash, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx said Friday night that she is open to an outside investigation into her office’s dramatic decision to dismiss all charges against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett.

March 30, 2019

Chicagoans slam Rahm Emanuel in wake of Jussie Smollett scandal, call him hypocrite over handling race relations

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel blasted his city's handling of "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett's case this week, calling the surprise deal made by prosecutors a "whitewash of justice" that sends a "clear message" that those in power are treated differently -- but now some are pushing back and say his comments on accountability are nothing short of hypocrisy.

March 29, 2019

Former U.S. attorney: FBI likely to investigate suspicions around Smollett case

Former U.S. Attorney Guy Lewis said he believes the FBI will investigate the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office decision to drop all charges against Jussie Smollett.

March 29, 2019

Jussie Smollett scandal engulfs Chicago mayoral candidates

As Chicago police and prosecutors play the blame game over this week's surprise decision to drop a 16-count indictment against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett, the fallout is now dominating the city's upcoming mayoral election.