JUSSIE SMOLLETT

Jun 17 2026POLITICS

When Chicago leaders rush to blame before facts appear

Chicago’s top officials once again showed how fast they point fingers when something shocking pops up online. A burning cross in Grant Park made headlines before anyone bothered to ask why it was there. Governor JB Pritzker immediately called it proof that racism is spreading unchecked, while Mayor

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Jun 22 2025CELEBRITIES

Jussie Smollett's Big Day

Jussie Smollett has a lot to celebrate. He is now engaged to his partner, Jabari Redd. The actor shared this joyful news on Instagram. The pictures show Smollett down on one knee, proposing to Redd on a city street. Redd's happiness is clear as he laughs and hugs his fiancé. The final photo reve

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Week's Surprises: Bears' Loss, Smollett's Case, and City Budgets

The Chicago Bears faced yet another defeat, losing 20-19 to the Green Bay Packers. With a four-game losing streak, they're hoping to turn things around against the Minnesota Vikings. Meanwhile, the Jussie Smollett case took a turn when the Illinois Supreme Court overturned his convictions for stagin

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Nov 22 2024CRIME

Jussie Smollett's Hate Crime Hoax Conviction Reversed by Illinois Supreme Court

Actor Jussie Smollett, known for his role in the TV show "Empire, " has had a big legal win. The Illinois Supreme Court decided to overturn his 2021 conviction for faking a hate crime. This all started back in 2019 when Smollett claimed he was attacked by two "white supremacists" in Chicago. It turn

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Nov 21 2024CELEBRITIES

Jussie Smollett's 2019 Hate Crime Conviction Reversed by Illinois Supreme Court

In an unexpected turn of events, the Illinois Supreme Court has overturned actor Jussie Smollett's conviction for faking a hate crime in Chicago back in 2019. The court's decision was based on a nonprosecution agreement that Smollett had with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. This agreement

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Nov 21 2024CRIME

Jussie Smollett: A Controversial Verdict Reversed

In a surprising turn of events, actor Jussie Smollett's conviction for faking a hate crime has been overturned. This story begins in 2019 when Smollett claimed he was attacked by two men who shouted racial and homophobic slurs. Police later alleged that Smollett staged the entire incident. After a l

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Oct 07 2024CELEBRITIES

Actor Jussie Smollett: Life After the Trial

Five years ago, actor Jussie Smollett made headlines when he reported a hate crime. Today, he's looking back on his trial and the challenges that came with it. Despite being found guilty of making false reports, Smollett insists he's innocent. He’s determined to move forward with his life and career

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Oct 07 2024CELEBRITIES

Jussie Smollett: Reflecting on His Scandal

Actor Jussie Smollett recently opened up about the infamous hate crime hoax scandal that surrounded him, ahead of his new film's premiere. In an interview with PEOPLE over Zoom, he shared his thoughts about the day authorities arrested him for disorderly conduct and falsifying a police report. He de

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