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.
Jussie Smollett case: Exclusive video shows actor booked into Cook County Jail
Video obtained by FOX 32 through a FOIA request shows the moments actor Jussie Smollett was booked into the Cook County Jail.
Defamation lawsuit against Jussie Smollett's lawyer can proceed, judge rules
A judge in Chicago ruled Friday that an attorney for Jussie Smollett might have defamed two Black brothers who testified that they participated in a fake racist and homophobic attack on the actor when she suggested they had been wearing “whiteface.”
Defamation suit by brothers in Jussie Smollett case can proceed
A judge in Chicago ruled Friday that an attorney for Jussie Smollett might have defamed two Black brothers who testified that they participated in a fake racist and homophobic attack on the actor when she suggested they had been wearing "whiteface."
Will Jussie Smollett go back to jail?
A court order issued Wednesday sent Jussie Smollett home from the Cook County Jail to await the outcome of his appeal of his conviction for faking a hate crime.
Jussie Smollett's release from jail was 'one of the greatest reliefs he's ever experienced,' brother says
Jussie Smollett is out of jail right now pending an appeal and his attorneys said they're confident in the process going forward.
Jussie Smollett's release from jail was 'one of the greatest reliefs he's ever experienced,' brother says
Jojo Smollett talks about his brother Jussie's release from Cook County Jail and how his family is doing amid threats to their safety and well-being.
Jussie Smollett released from county jail pending the appeal of his conviction
Jussie Smollett was ordered released from jail Wednesday by an appeals court that agreed with his lawyers that he should released pending the appeal of his conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack.
Jussie Smollett walks out of Cook County Jail, attorneys say he hasn't eaten in 6 days
Jussie Smollett was ordered released from jail Wednesday by an appeals court that agreed with his lawyers that he should released pending the appeal of his conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack.
Jussie Smollett's attorneys: Actor hasn't eaten in 6 days, nearly lost 'hope' in constitutional system
“It was a scary moment for us, and even a day spent in jail is scary. He's been here for how long? Six days? That's scary,” said Uche. “He hasn't eaten. Guys, he hasn't eaten for six days. Maybe he knew something spiritually that we didn't know. Right? So he hasn't eaten for six days.”
Jussie Smollett attorneys: Actor hasn't eaten in 6 days, was chastised by judge
Jussie Smollett's lawyers held a news conference after the actor was released from Cook County Jail.
Jussie Smollett released from Cook County Jail on bond during appeal of conviction
Jussie Smollett was ordered released from jail Wednesday by an appeals court that agreed with his lawyers that he should released pending the appeal of his conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack.
Jussie Smollett moved out of psych ward into jail cell with a bed, brother Jocqui says
Jussie Smollett has been moved from a psych ward and into a jail cell with a bed, according to his brother Jocqui Smollett.
Jussie Smollett's family says they're worried about his safety
Family members of Jussie Smollett claim they have received harassing and threatening phone calls since the actor began serving five months of jail time for staging a hate crime hoax in 2019.
Jussie Smollett in ‘psych ward’ at jail, family allegedly receiving threatening phone calls
Family members of Jussie Smollett claim they have received harassing and threatening phone calls since the actor began serving five months of jail time for staging a hate crime hoax in 2019.