Jussie Smollett verdict: Reactions pour in after actor found guilty for staging hate crime
After nearly two weeks and what’s been, at times, a contentious trial, Jussie Smollett learned his fate Thursday.
Jussie Smollett verdict: Attorney says ex-'Empire' actor will appeal conviction
Jussie Smollett’s defense attorney says the former “Empire” actor will appeal his conviction for lying to police about being the victim of a racist, anti-gay attack.
Jussie Smollett leaves Chicago courthouse after guilty verdict
Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett was convicted Thursday on charges he staged a racist and homophobic attack on himself in January 2019 and then lied to Chicago police about it.
Jussie Smollett verdict: Attorney for Jussie Smollett speaks after guilty verdict
Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett was convicted Thursday on charges he staged a racist and homophobic attack on himself in January 2019 and then lied to Chicago police about it.
Jussie Smollett trial: Attorney for Osundairo brothers speaks following guilty verdict
Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett was convicted Thursday on charges he staged a racist and homophobic attack on himself in January 2019 and then lied to Chicago police about it.
Jussie Smollett trial: Special prosecutor Dan Webb reacts to guilty verdict
Special prosecutor Dan Webb in the Jussie Smollett trial opened up about the guilty verdict.
Jussie Smollett's reaction to jury finding him guilty in hate crime hoax
FOX 32's Dane Placko and Kasey Chronis discuss Jussie Smollett's reaction to being found guilty on 5 of 6 counts in hate crime hoax.
Jussie Smollett trial: Why was the ex-'Empire' actor found guilty on 5 of 6 counts
FOX 32 breaks down what the guilty counts mean for Jussie Smollett.
Jussie Smollett found guilty on 5 counts in hate crime hoax
Jussie Smollett was convicted Thursday on five counts of disorderly conduct charges in a trial over his claim in 2019 that he was the target of a racist and homophobic attack in Chicago.
Jussie Smollett verdict: Ex-'Empire' actor convicted of staging attack, lying to Chicago police
Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett was convicted Thursday on charges he staged a racist and homophobic attack on himself in January 2019 and then lied to Chicago police about it.
Jussie Smollett jury reaches verdict in alleged hate crime hoax
A verdict was reached late Thursday afternoon in the trial of Jussie Smollett, who is accused of staging a fake hate crime in Chicago.
Jussie Smollett trial: Jury deliberates for second day
Jurors in Jussie Smollett’s trial resumed deliberations Thursday on charges the former "Empire" actor orchestrated a fake attack on himself, then lied to Chicago police about being the victim of an anti-gay, racist hate crime.
Jussie Smollett awaits verdict as jurors deliberate
The jury in the Jussie Smollett trial has reached a verdict. FOX 32 Chicago is expecting the announcement by 5 p.m. CST.
Jussie Smollett trial: Jury resumes deliberations in case of ex-'Empire' actor
Jurors in Jussie Smollett’s trial resumed deliberations Thursday on charges the former “Empire” actor orchestrated a fake attack on himself, then lied to Chicago police about being the victim of an anti-gay, racist hate crime.
Jussie Smollett trial: Jury to continue deliberations Thursday
After seven days on trial — and three years of being battered in the court of public opinion— Jussie Smollett’s fate is in the hands of a Cook County jury.
Jussie Smollett trial: Jury expected back in court Thursday morning for deliberations
After seven days on trial — and three years of being battered in the court of public opinion— Jussie Smollett’s fate is in the hands of a Cook County jury.
Jussie Smollett case: Jury deliberations begin in former 'Empire' actor's trial
The jury in the Jussie Smollett trial took up deliberations Wednesday afternoon after nearly five hours of closing arguments.
Black Lives Matter stands in solidarity with Jussie Smollett: 'We can never believe police'
"While policing at-large is an irredeemable institution, CPD is notorious for its long and deep history of corruption, racism, and brutality," Melina Abdullah wrote. "Police lie and Chicago police lie especially."
Jussie Smollett trial coming to a head with both sides delivering closing arguments
A prosecutor told jurors Wednesday that there is “overwhelming evidence” that former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett staged a racist, anti-gay attack against himself in downtown Chicago for publicity, then lied to police about it.
Jussie Smollett trial: Closing arguments to be held Wednesday
Closing arguments are scheduled for Wednesday morning in the case against former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett.