Jussie Smollett
"It's Simply Shameful": Chicago Police Blast Jussie Smollett For Staging A "Publicity Stunt"
The Empire actor told police two men threw a chemical on him, called him anti-gay slurs, put a rope around his neck, and shouted, "This is MAGA country."
Tanya Chen
Jussie Smollett Has Been Charged With Falsely Reporting He Was Attacked In Chicago
The move comes weeks after the Empire actor told police he was attacked by two men who threw a bleachlike chemical on him, yelled anti-gay slurs, and put a rope around his neck.
Jason Wells
Fox Says Jussie Smollett Is Not Being Written Out Of “Empire”
Recent reports had said the actor was being cut from upcoming scenes on the show.
Krystie Lee Yandoli
The Future Of Jussie Smollett’s “Empire" Character Is Unclear As Police Dispute Reports
Fox had previously vocally supported the actor but now won't comment on a report that Smollett’s character is being cut from upcoming scenes.
Krystie Lee Yandoli
Two Men Arrested In The Jussie Smollett Case Have Been Released Due To "New Evidence"
A Chicago police spokesperson said the individuals were released "due to new evidence as a result of today's interrogations."
Stephanie K. Baer
Two Men Have Been Arrested In Connection With The Jussie Smollett Case
The two men are brothers who worked as extras on Empire and sometimes went to the gym with the actor, their attorney said.
Tasneem Nashrulla
Fox Is Standing By Jussie Smollett Amid Reports That He Staged Chicago Attack
A source close to Fox also confirmed that the network believes the attack on Smollett "really happened," and he remains a "key player" on Empire.
Kate Aurthur
Police Have Identified Two Persons Of Interest In The Reported Attack On Jussie Smollett
Police had previously reviewed surveillance footage of the area where the attack occurred.
Julia Reinstein
Jussie Smollett Says He's "Pissed Off" By People Who Doubt He Was Attacked
“How can you doubt that? Like, how do you not believe that? It’s the truth.”
Krystie Lee Yandoli
Jussie Smollett Has Sent Chicago Police Redacted Phone Records To Protect "High-Profile Individuals"
Chicago police said that the phone records submitted by Smollett were not "sufficient" for their investigation into a possible hate crime against the Empire actor.
Tasneem Nashrulla
Chicago Police Said Jussie Smollett Initially Didn't Want To Report That He Was Assaulted
A report released by the Chicago Police Department said the Empire actor ultimately "believed it to be in the best interest" to report the incident.
Stephanie K. Baer
Jussie Smollett Told Fans He "Fought The Fuck Back" At His First Performance Since His Reported Assault
"I'm the gay Tupac!" Smollett said, as the crowd cheered.
Ryan Brooks
Jussie Smollett Is Speaking Out For The First Time Since His Reported Assault
"Let me start by saying that I’m ok. My body is strong but my soul is stronger."
Michael Blackmon
Ellen Page Defended Jussie Smollett And Called Out The Trump Administration For Hate Crimes In The US
"If you are in a position of power and you hate people and you want to cause suffering to them, you go through the trouble, you spend your career trying to cause suffering, what do you think is going to happen?"
Michael Blackmon
Chicago Police Have Released Surveillance Images Of Possible Suspects In Jussie Smollett's Alleged Assault
Police said the Empire actor reported that two people yelled anti-gay and racist slurs as they beat him early Tuesday in what investigators are treating as a potential hate crime.
Krystie Lee Yandoli
Chicago Police Are Investigating A Possible Hate Crime Attack On "Empire" Star Jussie Smollett
The actor said two people yelled anti-gay and racist slurs, beat him, poured a chemical substance on him, and wrapped a rope around his neck. Police are searching for evidence.
Krystie Lee Yandoli
