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Jussie Smollett saga to be explored in ‘Anatomy of a Hoax’ docuseries

Friday, March 3 by ABC News

A new docuseries coming to Fox Nation will explore Jussie Smollett's alleged hate crime hoax, Deadline reports. Jussie Smollett: Anatomy of a Hoax “will chronicle the behind the scenes maneuvering and drama that turned the star into a pariah and sent shockwaves through Chicago and beyond,... Read More.

Jussie Smollett talks “gratitude” in new interview, again maintains innocence in hate crime hoax

Thursday, June 23 by ABC News

(NOTE LANGUAGE) Jussie Smollett "went where the love is" for a very friendly interview with the SiriusXM show Sway in the Morning, where he again maintained his innocence in the hate crime hoax for which he was convicted and spent... Read More.

Jussie Smollett released from jail after 6 nights

Thursday, March 17 by ABC News

After less than a week behind bars, Jussie Smollett was released from jail Wednesday.The release comes after an appeals court, in a two-one decision, agreed that the former Empire star should be released on bond pending the appeal of his conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic... Read More.

“Please #freeJussie”: Taraji P. Henson and others show support for Jussie Smollett after jail sentencing

Monday, March 14 by ABC News

Four days after actor Jussie Smollett was sentenced to five months in prison for staging a hate crime, his Empire cast mate Taraji P. Henson is calling for his release. "I am not here to debate you on his innocence but we can agree that the punishment does not fit the crime,"... Read More.

Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail in hoax attack

Friday, March 11 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- Former Empire actor Jussie Smollett was sentenced to 150 days in county jail on Thursday for fabricating a 2019 hate crime attack on himself.Smollett was also ordered to pay $120,000 in restitution to the city of Chicago, fined $25,000 and must serve... Read More.

Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail in hoax attack

Thursday, March 10 by ABC News

Former Empire actor Jussie Smollett has been sentenced to 150 days in county jail on Thursday for fabricating a 2019 hate crime attack on himself.Smollett was also ordered to pay $120,000 in restitution to the city of Chicago, fined $25,000 and must serve 30 months of felony probation.As... Read More.

Former ‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett to be sentenced in racist hoax attack

Thursday, March 10 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- Former Empire actor Jussie Smollett will get one last chance to publicly admit to fabricating a 2019 hate-crime attack on himself before learning whether a judge sentences him to prison.Smollett, 39, is scheduled to appear Thursday afternoon in Cook County Circuit Court... Read More.

Jussie Smollett to be sentenced in Chicago court on Thursday

Thursday, March 10 by ABC News

Actor Jussie Smollett is scheduled to return to court in Chicago today to learn if a judge will order him to serve prison time after he was convicted for lying to police and staging an attack.In January 2019, Smollett reported to police that he was the... Read More.

Jussie Smollett found guilty of filing false police report in hoax attack

Thursday, December 9 by ABC News

After just 10 hours of deliberation, a Chicago jury has found actor Jussie Smollett guilty on five of six counts for filing a false police report related to the hoax racist attack he suffered at the hands of two men in January 2019.The former... Read More.

Jussie Smollett found guilty for filing false police report in hoax attack

Thursday, December 9 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- After just 10 hours of deliberation, a Chicago jury has found actor Jussie Smollett guilty on five of six counts for filing a false police report related to the hoax racist attack he suffered at the hands of two men in January... Read More.