A federal judge in Chicago says a defamation lawsuit filed by two brothers who said they took part in a fake hate crime against Jussie Smollett can go forward

Jussie Smollett has been released from jail in Chicago after an appeals court agreed with his lawyers that he should be free pending the appeal of the Black and gay actor's conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack

A judge sentenced the "Empire" actor to 150 days in jail and 30 months probation for his role in reporting a false hate crime that he staged in 2019.

The former "Empire" actor was sentenced to 150 days in county jail on Thursday for fabricating a 2019 hate crime attack on himself.

Smollett, 39, appeared in court Thursday to hear his fate after he was convicted of fabricating a hate crime attack in 2019.

"I am not suicidal. I am innocent," the actor said during a courtroom outburst.

Actor Jussie Smollett faces sentencing after being convicted in December for falsely reporting a hate crime attack in 2019.

Jussie Smollett is returning to a Chicago courtroom for sentencing with just two questions hanging over his head: Will he admit that he lied about a racist homophobic attack and will a judge send him to jail

Jussie Smollett, who was convicted last month for lying to police about a racist, homophobic attack that authorities said he staged, will return to court for sentencing March 10

The lone Black juror on the panel that convicted Jussie Smollett of lying to Chicago police about what authorities say was a staged hate crime says he cannot get past how the actor put a noose around his neck when officers were coming to interview him

The former “Empire” actor faces up to three years of jail time after being convicted on five counts of felony disorderly conduct for lying to police about an alleged attack in 2019.

The actor lied about a racist attack in January 2019.

The ongoing probe has been replete with one stunning twist after another.

The actor allegedly lied about a racist attack in January 2019.

Smollett pleaded not guilty to six counts of felony disorderly conduct for allegedly filing a false police report. He was found guilty of lying about a racist attack.

The former ‘Empire’ actor testified in his own defense, denying he staged a racist anti-gay attack against himself. ABC News’ Christine Sloan has the details.

Jussie Smollett is charged with six counts of felony disorderly conduct. Prosecutors allege that he staged a racist and homophobic attack on himself. He has pleaded not guilty.

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

The actor may testify in his defense at his trial.

After two brothers spent hours telling a jury how Jussie Smollett paid them to carry out a fake racist and anti-gay attack on himself, the big question when the actor's trial resumes is whether he will tell his side of the story

The reasons why Smollett might testify begin with how bizarre the case is.

Jussie Smollett is going on trial this week on charges that he lied to Chicago police when the former “Empire” actor and R&B singer reported being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack nearly three years ago

Facing reelection, a top Chicago prosecutor will not face charges in the Jussie Smollett case probe.

Two brothers who threatened to stop cooperating with prosecutors in the case against actor Jussie Smollett have changed their mind

Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett has lost his bid to have the Illinois Supreme Court to throw out the new charges against him and to remove the special prosecutor that filed them

Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett has pleaded not guilty to six new charges of felony disorderly conduct after he was indicted be a grand jury in Chicago.

The actor faces charges accusing him of lying to Chicago police.

The actor was accused of falsely reporting he was the victim of a hate crime.

A special prosecutor is reviewing the actor’s case after charges he allegedly staged a racist and homophobic attack against himself were dropped.

The embattled actor was indicted by a grand jury over making false police reports last year following an alleged attack in Chicago. ABC News’ Kenneth Moton reports.

The Former "Empire" actor was indicted by a special prosecutor in Chicago who's investigating allegations Smollett bogusly reported being the victim of a January 2019 hate-crime.

Actor Jussie Smollett faces new charges for reporting an attack that Chicago authorities contend was staged to garner publicity

Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett has filed a counter lawsuit against the city of Chicago, claiming that authorities 'maliciously' prosecuted him.

A federal judge has refused to dismiss Chicago's lawsuit against former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett

A Chicago judge says he's keeping a special prosecutor looking into why the state's attorney's office abruptly dismissed charges against actor Jussie Smollett, despite conflict-of-interest questions

An Illinois judge seems close to appointing a special prosecutor to look into why state prosecutors abruptly dropped charges against actor Jussie Smollett accusing him of staging a racist, anti-gay attack against himself

Chicago is suing the actor for the costs of an investigation.

Jussie Smollett wants the lawsuit that the city of Chicago filed against him moved from state court to federal court

In the body camera footage from Chicago police, the former "Empire" actor is seen with a noose around his neck.

The video is part of 69 hours of surveillance and other images made public by the Chicago Police Department.

Some 69 hours of police video were released Monday, with two videos showing the moment when police first arrived at the actor's residence after receiving a 911 call.

Chicago police officers found the "Empire" actor with a noose around his neck.

A judge has decided to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate the decision by Cook County prosecutors do dismiss all charges against actor Jussie Smollett

"Empire" creator Lee Daniels opens up about the embarrassment he feels over the Jussie Smollett fiasco.

The city of Chicago has released two 911 calls made after "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett claimed he was the victim of a racist, homophobic attack.

Jussie Smollett will not return to "Empire" for season six, according to the series' co-creator, Lee Daniels.

Daniels shot down a report that said Smollett would be back for season six.

The Cook County State Attorney's Office released over 2,000 pages of documents.

Authorities in Chicago have released the police files relating to the investigation of "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett.

Authorities in Chicago have released the police files relating to the investigation of "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett.