Judge assigns special prosecutor to investigate handling of Smollett case
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Judge assigns special prosecutor to investigate handling of Smollett case

A judge decided to appoint a special prosecutor Friday to investigate the decision by Cook County prosecutors to dismiss all charges against actor Jussie Smollett, who was accused of lying to the police by claiming he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack in downtown Chicago in January.

A judge decided to appoint a special prosecutor Friday to investigate the decision by Cook County prosecutors to dismiss all charges against actor Jussie Smollett, who was accused of lying to the police by claiming he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack in downtown Chicago in January.

Kim Foxx releases Jussie Smollett files, offers recusal explanation
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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'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.

What to make of the judge unsealing Smollett's court records
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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.

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
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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.

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
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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.

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.

What to make of the city's lawsuit against Jussie Smollett
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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.

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
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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.

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.

Jussie Smollett's attorneys say all criminal charges dropped
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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.

Attorneys for "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett said Tuesday that charges alleging he lied to police about a racist and homophobic attack have been dropped.

Exclusive: Police Supt. Johnson discusses how Smollett case has impacted city, future of actor

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.  

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
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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.

"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.