Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett's appeal of conviction for staging racist attack
The Illinois Supreme Court will hear an appeal of actor Jussie Smollett's disorderly conduct conviction for staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019, then lying to Chicago police about it.
Smollett takes case to Illinois Supreme Court
Actor Jussie Smollett filed a petition Monday asking the Illinois Supreme Court to review a recent ruling in an Illinois appeals court. His attorneys say they found numerous error in his trial.
Jussie Smollett petitions Illinois Supreme Court to review appeals court ruling
Jussie Smollett filed a request for the Illinois Supreme Court to review a recent appeals court ruling concerning his disorderly conduct conviction on Monday.
Court ruling could send Jussie Smollett back to jail
An appeals court upheld the disorderly conduct convictions Friday of actor Jussie Smollett, who was accused of staging a racist, homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lying about it to Chicago police.
Court affirms Jussie Smollett's convictions, jail sentence — what to know
An appeals court upheld the disorderly conduct convictions Friday of actor Jussie Smollett, who was accused of staging a racist, homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lying about it to Chicago police.
Jussie Smollett's disorderly conduct conviction upheld by Illinois appeals court
An Illinois appeals court upheld Jussie Smollett's disorderly conduct conviction Friday.
Jussie Smollett's disorderly conduct conviction upheld by Illinois appeals court
An appeals court upheld the disorderly conduct convictions Friday of actor Jussie Smollett, who was accused of staging a racist, homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lying about it to Chicago police.
Oral arguments begin for Jussie Smollett's appeal
The case against actor Jussie Smollett was argued in appellate court in Chicago on Tuesday and the former "Empire" actor was in attendance.
Illinois court to hear Jussie Smollett's appeal
Jussie Smollett's case is returning to court today. Illinois Apellate Court will hear arguments about why his conviction should be tossed out.
Jussie Smollett's attorneys appeal convictions in court
The crusade of actor Jussie Smollett landed in the Illinois Appellate Court in Chicago today.
Jussie Smollett case: Osundairo brothers return to scene of crime, discuss roles in scandal in new documentary
Abimola and Olabinjo Osundairo returned to the scene of the fake crime for the first time in the new five-part series entitled Jussie Smollett: Anatomy of a Hoax.
Jussie Smollett case: Osundairo brothers return to scene of fake crime, discuss roles in scandal
The Osundairo brothers are speaking out about their roles in the Jussie Smollett scandal.
Smollett files opening arguments as he appeals conviction for lying in hate crime hoax
Prosecutors have said Jussie Smollett orchestrated the hoax for publicity at the height of his career while acting on the Fox drama “Empire.”
Jussie Smollett files opening arguments as he appeals conviction for lying in hate crime hoax
Prosecutors have said Jussie Smollett orchestrated the hoax for publicity at the height of his career while acting on the Fox drama “Empire.”
Jussie Smollett given more time to file appeal brief, but court warns 'no further extension will be granted'
A state appeals court on Monday granted a request by Jussie Smollett’s defense lawyers for a fifth extension to file their initial argument, but warned it would be the last time.
Jussie Smollett’s lawyers ask for more time to file brief appealing hate crime conviction
For the fifth time, Jussie Smollett’s attorneys are asking for more time to file a brief with the state appellate court that is reviewing the former actor’s conviction last year for faking a hate crime.
Jussie Smollett’s lawyers ask for more time to file brief appealing hate crime conviction
For the fifth time, Jussie Smollett’s attorneys are asking for more time to file a brief with the state appellate court that is reviewing the former actor’s conviction last year for faking a hate crime.
Jussie Smollett releases new song, 'Thank You God,' after he's released from jail: 'You got the wrong one'
Jussie Smollett said "100% of the profits will be donated" to Rainbow Push Coalition, the Illinois Innocence Project and Secure the Bag Safety.
Jussie Smollett case: Exclusive video shows ex-'Empire' actor's first moments in Cook County Jail
Video obtained by FOX 32 Chicago shows the moments actor Jussie Smollett was booked into the Cook County Jail after his sentencing hearing last month.
EXCLUSIVE: Video shows Jussie Smollett's first moments in Cook County Jail
After receiving his sentence, body-cam video obtained by FOX 32 shows Smollett walking down a hallway with several law enforcement officials before being searched.