Kim Foxx releases Jussie Smollett files, offers recusal explanation
Chicago's top prosecutor gave a new justification in documents released Friday for why she recused herself from the investigation into "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett's claim he was the victim of a hate crime: there were false rumors she was related to Smollett and she didn't want any hint of a conflict of interest.
Chicago police release hundreds of pages of documents related to Smollett investigation
Police have released hundreds of pages of documents pertaining to the Jussie Smollett investigation and his alleged hate crime attack in Chicago.
Chicago police release hundreds of pages of documents related to Smollett investigation
Police released hundreds of pages of documents Thursday pertaining to the Jussie Smollett investigation and his alleged hate crime attack in Chicago.
Trump tweets about Smollett ahead of busy day in Japan
President Donald Trump was in Japan on Sunday morning, tweeting about the Jussie Smollett case.
What to make of the judge unsealing Smollett's court records
Attorney Karen Conti provides analysis on the decision by a Cook County judge to unseal the case file of Jussie Smollett.
News media seeks access to Jussie Smollett case files
Jussie Smollett’s criminal court records remain sealed, for now, after a court hearing Thursday on whether the files should be made public.
Judge to decide if he will consider request in Smollett case
A judge is to rule next week on whether he will recuse himself from a request to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate how Chicago's top prosecutor handled actor Jussie Smollett's criminal case.
New Kim Foxx texts cast different light on handling of Smollett case
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What to make of the city's lawsuit against Jussie Smollett
Legal analyst Karen Conti joins Good Day Chicago to break down the city of Chicago's lawsuit against Jussie Smollett and what it could look like going forward.
Chicago to sue Jussie Smollett after his refusal to pay for police investigation costs
Jussie Smollett has refused to pay more than $130,000 to reimburse Chicago investigative costs and the city said Thursday it will sue the "Empire" actor for money spent investigating what officials say was a phony racist, anti-gay attack that Smollett staged.
Mayor: Jussie Smollett should pay for investigation
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What to make of the charges being dropped against Jussie Smollett
Attorney Karen Conti joins Good Day Chicago to give her analysis on the Jussie Smollett situation and where it goes from here.
Jussie Smollett speaks after learning charges against him were dropped
The Empire actor addresses the media following an emergency hearing Tuesday where he learned all charges against him would be dropped.
Jussie Smollett's attorneys say all criminal charges dropped
Attorneys for "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett said Tuesday that charges alleging he lied to police about a racist and homophobic attack have been dropped.
Jussie Smollett makes 'emergency court appearance'
“Empire” star Jussie Smollett made an emergency court appearance Tuesday morning in Chicago.
Jussie Smollett returns to court to enter plea
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Exclusive: Police Supt. Johnson discusses how Smollett case has impacted city, future of actor
The Jussie Smollett case has brought the world's attention to Chicago, prompting an angry Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson to tell reporters about how Smollett had staged a fake hate crime that was not only damaging to his family and friends but also the city and future victims.
Jussie Smollett exits Chicago court following ruling
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett exits a Chicago courtroom Tuesday after a brief hearing to discuss whether cameras will be allowed during his disorderly conduct case.
Jussie Smollett arrives in Chicago court
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett arrives at a Chicago hearing to discuss whether cameras will be allowed in the courtroom during his disorderly conduct case.
Jussie Smollett indicted on 16 felony counts stemming from reported attack in Chicago
A grand jury in Chicago indicted "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett on 16 felony counts related to making a false report that he was attacked by two men who shouted racial and homophobic slurs.