Jussie Smollett and family members return to the Leighton Criminal Courthouse in Chicago, Dec. 9, 2021. Nam Y. Huh/AP Dec. 9, 2021: After about 10 hours of deliberations, the jury finds Smollett guilty of five of six counts for filing a false police report related to the attack. ...
the Sheriff's Office strongly urges the family to report these alleged calls to local law enforcement. As with all individuals in custody, the safety and security of Mr. Smollett is the Sheriff's Office primary concern."
The Cook County Sheriff's Office said Smollett is not in solitary confinement. He is currently in his own cell, which is monitored by security cameras and an officer with a body camera.
Linn said he did consider those requests for mercy, along with Smollett’s prior work for and financial support of social justice organizations. But Linn also excoriated Smollett as a narcissist and pronounced himself astounded by his actions given the actor’s multiracial family background and ti...
) and signed his brother's name on the summons to appear in court on the charges. Jussie Smollett also pleaded no contest (this means guilty in reality) to driving with a blood alcohol level over the legal limit and driving without a valid driver's license (truly a great American -- ...
Jussie Smollett: I grew up watching these films and not seeing myself inthem, butseeingmyself in them. Because of that, I know that people can handle it. I know that people are ready for it. I grew up loving movies. I love romantic comedies. I love family dramedies. I loved...
Prior to the decision to drop the charges, Foxx recused herself from the Smollett probe after it surfaced that she had been in touch with Smollett's family. She left the decision on the disposition of the case to Joe Magats, the first assistant st...
“You really do see the family coming together, whether it’s our two leading men, the lesbian relationship that’s depicted. You really see the wholeness and the connection and the importance of family and love.” Family and love are at the core of this story, but Smollett noted ...
11:10 AM PT-- Fox just issued this statement ... "We are deeply saddened and outraged to learn that a member of our EMPIRE family, Jussie Smollett, was viciously attacked last night. We send our love to Jussie, who is resilient and strong, and we will work with law enforcement to...
when a judge hands down a sentence and a defendant is ordered to serve time in jail, it's a pretty routine, mundane moment. But this was anything but. Along with Jussie Smollett obviously having his outburst in court, his family also stood up – some members of his family a...