Jussie Smollett - Page 24

March 29, 2019

Dem slams Trump's call for Smollett investigation, accuses him of being silent on 'rise of white nationalism'

The Congressional Black Caucus has criticized President Trump for calling for an investigation into the case of Jussie Smollett.

March 29, 2019

Illinois rep blasts 'bogus' Jussie Smollett case, rolls out bill to nix film tax credit for his employers

To Illinois Rep. Michael McAuliffe, actions apparently speak louder than words — which is why the Chicago Republican said he's firing back at Jussie Smollett's alleged hate crime hoax charges being dropped with legislation of his own.

March 29, 2019

Rahm Emanuel blames Trump for Jussie Smollett controversy, creating 'toxic environment', tells him to 'sit on the sidelines'

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel lit into President Trump on Thursday, demanding the commander-in-chief butt out of the drama unfolding over "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett.

March 29, 2019

State's attorney did not 'formally' recuse herself in Jussie Smollett case, her office says

Cook County (Ill.) State’s Attorney Kim Foxx did not “formally” recuse herself from the Jussie Smollett case, her office said in a statement Thursday, explaining that Foxx used the term "recuse" in a "colloquial" sense rather than a legal sense when she left the case in February.

March 28, 2019

Tomi Lahren: Justice faux Jussie turns out to be a crock

Let’s make it clear -- charges dropped does not equal innocent, exonerated, or honest.

March 28, 2019

Chicago seeks $130G from Jussie Smollett as actor's legal team demands apology from mayor, police chief

Jussie Smollett's legal team is demanding an apology on the actor's behalf from Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanual and Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson for "for dragging an innocent man’s character through the mud."

March 28, 2019

Judge Napolitano: Here's what the FBI, Justice Department will look at in Smollett investigation

The FBI and Justice Department investigation into the handling of Jussie Smollett’s case will likely focus on whether the controversial decision to let him walk free was “an act of corruption and if so, was anybody’s civil rights violated by it,” Fox News Senior Judicial Analyst Andrew Napolitano says.

March 28, 2019

Can Jussie Smollett make a comeback? Crisis management experts weigh in

"The headline of Jussie Smollett's obituary has already been written."

March 28, 2019

Jussie Smollett's lawyer suggests Osundairo brothers wore white makeup during attack, brushes off FBI probe

Jussie Smollett's attorney Tina Glandian offered an explanation as to why the "Empire" star said his alleged attackers were white while also dismissed President Trump's announcement that the FBI and Justice Department will review the "outrageous" decision to drop charges in the actor's case.

March 28, 2019

Charles Barkley tells Jussie Smollett there are 'repercussions' to actions: We all 'lost in this scenario'

Charles Barkley shocked fans in late February when he piled onto allegations that Jussie Smollett faked a hate crime in Chicago — but even after the "Empire" actor's charges were dropped this week, the NBA star stuck by his initial advice.