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Oct 5, 12:13 AM ET
Judge finds no bias from Jussie Smollett special prosecutor
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
Oct 5, 12:13 AM ET
Aug 23, 6:03 AM ET
Judge close to naming special prosecutor in Smollett case
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
Aug 23, 6:03 AM ET
Aug 20, 4:03 PM ET
Judge to rule on tossing suit against Smollett in October
Chicago is suing the actor for the costs of an investigation.
Aug 20, 4:03 PM ET
Jul 4, 5:10 AM ET
Smollett wants Chicago's lawsuit moved to federal court
Jussie Smollett wants the lawsuit that the city of Chicago filed against him moved from state court to federal court
Jul 4, 5:10 AM ET
Jun 25, 3:59 PM ET
Police release video of Jussie Smollett with noose
In the body camera footage from Chicago police, the former "Empire" actor is seen with a noose around his neck.
Jun 25, 3:59 PM ET
Jun 25, 11:14 AM ET
What happened? Timeline of investigation into Jussie Smollett's attack claim
The ongoing probe has been replete with one stunning twist after another.
Jun 25, 11:14 AM ET
Jun 25, 12:08 AM ET
First look at Jussie Smollett the night he claims he was assaulted
The video is part of 69 hours of surveillance and other images made public by the Chicago Police Department.
Jun 25, 12:08 AM ET
Jun 24, 10:50 PM ET
Police release video of Jussie Smollett with noose around his neck
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.
Jun 24, 10:50 PM ET
Jun 24, 10:47 PM ET
Bodycam footage shows Jussie Smollett with noose around neck
Chicago police officers found the "Empire" actor with a noose around his neck.
Jun 24, 10:47 PM ET
Jun 21, 10:30 PM ET
Judge orders special prosecutor to examine Smollett probe
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
Jun 21, 10:30 PM ET
Jun 13, 6:01 PM ET
'Empire' creator Lee Daniels on the Jussie Smollett scandal: 'I’m beyond embarrassed'
"Empire" creator Lee Daniels opens up about the embarrassment he feels over the Jussie Smollett fiasco.
Jun 13, 6:01 PM ET
Jun 6, 5:55 AM ET
Chicago releases 911 calls from Smollett incident in January
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.
Jun 6, 5:55 AM ET
Jun 5, 12:32 PM ET
Jussie Smollett won't return to 'Empire'
Jussie Smollett will not return to "Empire" for season six, according to the series' co-creator, Lee Daniels.
Jun 5, 12:32 PM ET
Jun 5, 11:35 AM ET
Jussie Smollett will not return to 'Empire,' says series co-creator Lee Daniels
Daniels shot down a report that said Smollett would be back for season six.
Jun 5, 11:35 AM ET
Jun 2, 8:26 PM ET
Photo evidence, other documents related to 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett's criminal investigation released
The Cook County State Attorney's Office released over 2,000 pages of documents.
Jun 2, 8:26 PM ET
May 31, 12:02 PM ET
Police release documents from Jussie Smollett case
Authorities in Chicago have released the police files relating to the investigation of "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett.
May 31, 12:02 PM ET
May 31, 11:30 AM ET
Chicago Police release documents from Jussie Smollett investigation
Authorities in Chicago have released the police files relating to the investigation of "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett.
May 31, 11:30 AM ET
May 24, 2:41 AM ET
File says Smollett couldn't contact brothers after arrest
A case file unsealed in Chicago says one of Jussie Smollett's conditions after posting $10,000 bail was that he have no contact with two brothers police say he paid to help stage a racist, anti-gay attack
May 24, 2:41 AM ET
May 24, 1:00 AM ET
Illinois judge orders records in 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett criminal case be unsealed
Charges were dropped in March in a controversial agreement with prosecutors.
May 24, 1:00 AM ET
May 14, 1:13 AM ET
'Empire' to get 1 more season on Fox amid schedule shake-up
The Fox network says 'Empire' will be back for one last season in the fall
May 14, 1:13 AM ET
May 1, 12:37 PM ET
'No plans' for Jussie Smollett to return to 'Empire' amid hate crime fallout
Fox said Smollett remains under contract, but the actor is off the show for now.
May 1, 12:37 PM ET
May 1, 11:59 AM ET
'No plans' for Jussie Smollett to return to 'Empire' amid hate crime fallout
Fox said Jussie Smollett remains under contract, but the actor is off "Empire" for now.
May 1, 11:59 AM ET
Apr 28, 6:20 PM ET
Chicago's top prosecutor subpoenaed in Jussie Smollett case
Retired appellate judge pushing for a special prosecutor to investigate the case
Apr 28, 6:20 PM ET
Apr 24, 12:47 AM ET
Brothers implicated in Jussie Smollett 'hoax' attack sue the 'Empire' actor's lawyers
Ola and Abel Osundairo claim the actor paid them to help stage a street attack.
Apr 24, 12:47 AM ET
Apr 23, 3:56 PM ET
Brothers implicated in Jussie Smollett 'hoax' attack sue the actor's lawyers
Ola and Abel Osundairo claim the actor paid them to help stage a street attack.
Apr 23, 3:56 PM ET
Apr 23, 11:50 AM ET
State attorney Kim Foxx gets death threats after dropping Jussie Smollett charges
Her office did not offer specific details about the threats, but it said they included "racially charged language."
Apr 23, 11:50 AM ET
Apr 23, 11:28 AM ET
Prosecutor gets death threats after dropping Jussie Smollett charges
Her office said the threats included "racially charged language."
Apr 23, 11:28 AM ET
Apr 23, 4:10 AM ET
Prosecutor threatened after Smollett charges dropped
The Chicago prosecutor whose office handled the Jussie Smollett case has received death threats in the wake of the dismissal of charges against the "Empire" actor
Apr 23, 4:10 AM ET
Apr 18, 8:14 AM ET
State's Attorney Kim Foxx calls Jussie Smollett 'washed up celeb who lied' and R. Kelly 'pedophile' in texts
Documents released Tuesday showed state's attorney Kim Foxx said things about Jussie Smollett and R. Kelly.
Apr 18, 8:14 AM ET
Apr 17, 12:08 PM ET
State's attorney calls Smollett 'washed up' in texts
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx referred to "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett as a "washed up celeb who lied to cops," according to newly revealed text messages.
Apr 17, 12:08 PM ET
Apr 13, 3:40 AM ET
Investigation launched into handling of Jussie Smollett case
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx said that she "invited" the inspector general to look into her office's handling of the case involving the "Empire" actor.
Apr 13, 3:40 AM ET
Apr 12, 8:00 PM ET
Chicago sues Jussie Smollett over $130,000 spent on alleged hate crime investigation
The city outlined its case against the "Empire" actor in a detailed timeline.
Apr 12, 8:00 PM ET
Apr 12, 11:50 AM ET
City of Chicago sues Jussie Smollett
The city formally filed a civil complaint against the "Empire" actor after he refused to reimburse the city more than $130,000 in police overtime costs.
Apr 12, 11:50 AM ET
Apr 12, 12:09 AM ET
City of Chicago suing 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett for more than $130,000
The city had asked the actor to pay for the cost of the investigation in which police said he falsely claimed that two men had attacked him.
Apr 12, 12:09 AM ET
Apr 6, 4:00 AM ET
Jussie Smollett 'will not be intimidated into paying' $130,000 to Chicago for investigation, lawyer says
The city said it would sue the actor after he missed a payment deadline.
Apr 6, 4:00 AM ET
Apr 5, 11:47 AM ET
Chicago to sue Jussie Smollett
The "Empire" actor hasn't yet paid the city $130,000 that was used to investigate an alleged hate crime against Smollett. ABC News' Kenneth Moton reports.
Apr 5, 11:47 AM ET
Apr 4, 7:45 PM ET
Taraji P. Henson shares why she takes 'great responsibility' in all roles
The actress discusses her role in the new movie "The Best of Enemies" and how the cast of "Empire" is doing in light of the controversy surrounding Jussie Smollett.
Apr 4, 7:45 PM ET
Apr 4, 7:10 PM ET
Taraji P. Henson weighs in on 'Empire' co-star Jussie Smollett's case
Taraji P. Henson, who’s starred alongside Jussie Smollett in “Empire” since 2015, spoke out on “The View” about the dropped charges after an investigation into his claim.
Apr 4, 7:10 PM ET
Apr 1, 8:18 PM ET
Dueling Chicago demonstrations erupt over Kimberly Foxx's handling of Jussie Smollett case
The actor forfeited his $10,000 bond and did community service, officials said. Dueling demonstrations happened over Kimberly Foxx's handling of the Jussie Smollett case.
Apr 1, 8:18 PM ET
Apr 1, 7:48 PM ET
Dueling demonstrations erupt over prosecutor's handling of Jussie Smollett case
The rally and protest came a week after Cook County State's Attorney Kimberly Foxx dropped all 16 felony charges against the "Empire" actor.
Apr 1, 7:48 PM ET
Mar 31, 1:01 PM ET
Jussie Smollett's defense attorney offers different scenario in the case
The claims raises new questions about the Nigerian brothers' connections.
Mar 31, 1:01 PM ET
Mar 31, 10:35 AM ET
Chicago's top cop slams prosecutor's office again over Jussie Smollett case
Tensions are rising again in Chicago over the controversial "hoax" case.
Mar 31, 10:35 AM ET
Mar 30, 11:54 PM ET
Jussie Smollett's attorney sharing new details on dropped charges
The ongoing case of the embattled "Empire" star continues as his attorney, Mark Geragos, said on his podcast that prosecutors proposed a deal to drop the 16-count indictment.
Mar 30, 11:54 PM ET
Mar 30, 4:18 PM ET
Jussie Smollett skips NAACP Image Awards
The "Empire" actor also lost in in best supporting actor category, as prosecutor Kim Foxx explained the decision to drop charges against him.
Mar 30, 4:18 PM ET
Mar 30, 12:10 PM ET
Jussie Smollett skips NAACP Image Awards; Chicago prosecutor Kim Foxx explains dropped charges
The actor was nominated for best supporting actor in a TV drama.
Mar 30, 12:10 PM ET
Mar 30, 5:20 AM ET
Chicago prosecutor open to investigation into Smollett case
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx says she's open to an outside investigation into her office's decision to drop all charges against Jussie Smollett
Mar 30, 5:20 AM ET
Mar 29, 6:24 PM ET
'Empire' star expected to attend NAACP awards amid controversy
Chicago officials are demanding Jussie Smollett pay $130,000 for the resources used to investigate his alleged hate crime.
Mar 29, 6:24 PM ET
Mar 29, 3:46 PM ET
City of Chicago wants Smollett to pay $130,000 for the investigation
New questions are being raised over why prosecutors dropped the 16 felony charges Jussie Smollett was facing. ABC News' Kenneth Moton reports.
Mar 29, 3:46 PM ET
Mar 29, 12:21 PM ET
City of Chicago asks 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett to pay $130K for cost of investigation
More than two dozen detectives and police officers participated in the investigation, according to a letter the Chicago's Department of Law sent to Smollett's lawyers.
Mar 29, 12:21 PM ET
Mar 29, 12:12 PM ET
'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett charges dropped; Chicago mayor and top cop furious, as prosecutor admits he believes TV star fabricated attack
The actor was charged with felony disorderly conduct for filing a false report.
Mar 29, 12:12 PM ET