Black Lives Matter stands in solidarity with Jussie Smollett: 'We can never believe police'

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."

"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
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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.

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 begin Wednesday

Jussie Smollett trial: Closing arguments to begin Wednesday

Two very different pictures have been painted on the witness stand throughout the trial. Soon it's up to the jury to decide who is telling the truth.

Two very different pictures have been painted on the witness stand throughout the trial. Soon it's up to the jury to decide who is telling the truth.

Jussie Smollett returns to the witness stand for cross examination
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Jussie Smollett returns to the witness stand for cross examination

The trial of Jussie Smollett continued Tuesday with the ex-"Empire" actor taking the stand for cross examination, Joanie Lum reports.

The trial of Jussie Smollett continued Tuesday with the ex-"Empire" actor taking the stand for cross examination, Joanie Lum reports.

Jussie Smollett trial: Defense rests after actor repeatedly denies 'hoax'

Jussie Smollett trial: Defense rests after actor repeatedly denies 'hoax'

Jussie Smollett on Tuesday repeatedly denied he staged a racist, anti-gay attack on himself for publicity, telling a prosecutor as the trial neared its end that “there was no hoax on my part” and that two brothers who testified against him are “liars.”

Jussie Smollett on Tuesday repeatedly denied he staged a racist, anti-gay attack on himself for publicity, telling a prosecutor as the trial neared its end that “there was no hoax on my part” and that two brothers who testified against him are “liars.”

Prosecutors to question Jussie Smollett today during cross examination
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Prosecutors to question Jussie Smollett today during cross examination

Jussie Smollett took the witness stand Monday, a star turn for the actor at his trial for allegedly choreographing a hoax hate crime attack that boosted him to international fame ? and sank his career.

Jussie Smollett took the witness stand Monday, a star turn for the actor at his trial for allegedly choreographing a hoax hate crime attack that boosted him to international fame ? and sank his career.

Jussie Smollett testimony: 'I am a Black man in America, I do not trust police'

Jussie Smollett testimony: 'I am a Black man in America, I do not trust police'

Testifying for nearly six hours, Jussie Smollett said he was the victim of a real attack in January 2019, describing it as “out of whack, like a Looney Tunes adventure."

Testifying for nearly six hours, Jussie Smollett said he was the victim of a real attack in January 2019, describing it as “out of whack, like a Looney Tunes adventure."

Jussie Smollett takes the stand in his defense
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Jussie Smollett takes the stand in his defense

Testifying for nearly six hours, Jussie Smollett said he was the victim of a real attack in January 2019, describing it as ?out of whack, like a Looney Tunes adventure."

Testifying for nearly six hours, Jussie Smollett said he was the victim of a real attack in January 2019, describing it as ?out of whack, like a Looney Tunes adventure."

Jussie Smollett trial: Former 'Empire' actor takes the stand in Chicago
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Jussie Smollett trial: Former 'Empire' actor takes the stand in Chicago

Attorneys began questioning Jussie Smollett on Monday in his trial in Chicago, where he began by answering questions about his background and his career.

Attorneys began questioning Jussie Smollett on Monday in his trial in Chicago, where he began by answering questions about his background and his career.

Former 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett testifies at his trial: 'There was no hoax'

Former 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett testifies at his trial: 'There was no hoax'

Jussie Smollett will return to the witness stand Tuesday at his trial in Chicago, where the former “Empire” actor called claims that he staged an anti-gay, racist attack on himself “100% false.”

Jussie Smollett will return to the witness stand Tuesday at his trial in Chicago, where the former “Empire” actor called claims that he staged an anti-gay, racist attack on himself “100% false.”

Jussie Smollett hate crime hoax trial expected to resume on Monday

Jussie Smollett hate crime hoax trial expected to resume on Monday

Smollett’s defense team began calling witnesses late Thursday, including his former music manager Brandon Moore, who testified he was on the phone with the actor when the alleged attack occurred and heard someone use a gay slur and then scuffling.

Smollett’s defense team began calling witnesses late Thursday, including his former music manager Brandon Moore, who testified he was on the phone with the actor when the alleged attack occurred and heard someone use a gay slur and then scuffling.

Jussie Smollett’s attorney alleges star prosecution witness sought $2M from actor

Jussie Smollett’s attorney alleges star prosecution witness sought $2M from actor

Testimony from brothers Olabinjo and Abimbola Osundairo closed out the prosecution case against Jussie Smollett on Thursday, the fourth day of the former “Empire” star’s trial for lying to police about a hate crime assault near his downtown apartment.

Testimony from brothers Olabinjo and Abimbola Osundairo closed out the prosecution case against Jussie Smollett on Thursday, the fourth day of the former “Empire” star’s trial for lying to police about a hate crime assault near his downtown apartment.