Smollett case could complicate reelection of top prosecutor February 14, 2020 12:07 pm|CHICAGO (AP) — The decision to restore charges against Jussie Smollett could bedevil the reelection bid of the…
Smollett case revives questions on Laquan McDonald, justice February 14, 2020 11:59 am|CHICAGO (AP) — When a grand jury revived the criminal case against Jussie Smollett, the indictment for many people…
Smollett case reopens arguments about race, class in Chicago February 13, 2020 12:20 pm|CHICAGO (AP) — When a grand jury revived the criminal case against Jussie Smollett, the indictment for many people…
Jussie Smollett’s image takes new hit with revived charges February 13, 2020 12:16 pm|CHICAGO (AP) — He’s stopped posting to his Twitter account, his last Instagram post was eight months ago,…
Actor Jussie Smollett faces 6 new charges in Chicago February 12, 2020 12:20 pm|CHICAGO (AP) — Actor Jussie Smollett was indicted Tuesday for a second time on charges of lying to…
Key moments since Jussie Smollett reported Chicago attack February 12, 2020 12:18 pm|CHICAGO (AP) — “Empire” actor and R&B singer Jussie Smollett told Chicago police in January 2019 that two men…
Smollett’s lawyers seek records on Chicago’s ousted top cop January 30, 2020 11:49 am|CHICAGO (AP) — Attorneys for actor Jussie Smollett have asked the city of Chicago turn over documents that…
Former Chicago alderman running for top county prosecutor December 3, 2019 11:38 am|CHICAGO (AP) – A former Chicago alderman who twice ran unsuccessfully for mayor of Chicago has joined the…
Chicago still trying to recover Jussie probe funds November 21, 2019 12:04 pm|CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago will continue in its efforts to recover the cost of the investigation into claims…
Jussie Smollett: Chicago prosecution was malicious November 21, 2019 12:01 pm|CHICAGO (AP) – Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett says his $10,000 payment after the close of a criminal…
Embattled Illinois prosecutor announces bid for re-election November 20, 2019 12:14 pm|CHICAGO (AP) – The top prosecutor in Cook County, Illinois, who was harshly criticized when her office suddenly…
Judge allows Chicago suit against Jussie Smollett to proceed October 23, 2019 11:05 am|CHICAGO (AP) – A federal judge has refused to dismiss Chicago’s lawsuit against former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett.
Decision looms: Keep or replace Smollett special prosecutor? October 4, 2019 10:52 am|CHICAGO (AP) – A Chicago judge is expected to decide whether to let a former U.S. attorney stay…
Judge to weigh possible bias by Smollett special prosecutor October 3, 2019 10:57 am|CHICAGO (AP) – A Chicago judge will decide soon whether the special prosecutor investigating possible conflicts of interest…
Smollett case special prosecutor donated to Foxx’s campaign October 1, 2019 10:56 am|CHICAGO (AP) – The special prosecutor appointed to look into why the state’s attorney’s office in Chicago abruptly…
Smollett’s attorneys argue city lawsuit should be tossed September 5, 2019 10:55 am|CHICAGO (AP) – Jussie Smollett’s attorneys say the actor shouldn’t have to pay Chicago $130,000 for the police…
PR firm: ‘Every iota’ of Smollett claim true; police differ August 29, 2019 11:17 am|CHICAGO (AP) – Jussie Smollett’s PR team says “every iota” of his account of being the victim of…
Kim Foxx: Work of Smollett special prosecutor underway August 28, 2019 11:05 am|CHICAGO (AP) – Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx says the work of a special prosecutor investigating why…
Judge close to naming special prosecutor in Smollett case August 23, 2019 10:53 am|CHICAGO (AP) – An Illinois judge seems close to appointing a special prosecutor to look into why state…
Status hearing set for civil lawsuit against Jussie Smollett August 20, 2019 10:51 am|CHICAGO (AP) – A hearing is set in the city of Chicago’s effort to recover costs from actor…