Brothers involved in Jussie Smollett case sue for defamation

Ola and Abel Osundairo claim the actor's attorneys made false statements about them

• Apr 23, 2019

Chicago sues Jussie Smollett for police investigation costs

In March, the city ordered Smollett to repay the $130,000​ but Smollett has refused

• Apr 11, 2019

3/8: CBS Evening News

Jussie Smollett indicted on 16 felony counts by grand jury; Wrongfully convicted man creating a new life with art.

• Mar 8, 2019

3/26/19: CBSN Evening News

All charges dropped against Jussie Smollett; N.J. principal inspires student confidence.

• Mar 26, 2019

3/14/19: CBSN Evening News

Congress blocks Trump's emergency declaration; Getting into college the right way on his own.

• Mar 14, 2019

3/8/19: CBSN Evening News

President Trump: I feel very badly for Paul Manafort; Falsely incarcerated man becomes artist.

• Mar 8, 2019

Chicago to sue Jussie Smollett

The city of Chicago plans to sue Jussie Smollett, saying he owes more than $130,000 to pay for the investigation into an alleged hate crime attack he's accused of staging. Attorney Jesse Weber joined CBSN to break down why the city may be pursuing this and what Smollett's next moves may be.

• Apr 5, 2019

Chicago preparing to sue Jussie Smollett

Chicago officials say they're preparing to sue "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett to make him pay for the investigation of his alleged hoax. Smollett claims he was beaten in January by two men yelling homophobic and racial slurs. Thursday was the city's deadline for him to reimburse more than $130,000. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the case.

• Apr 5, 2019

Smollett to face civil lawsuit over investigation that cost Chicago $130,000

Thursday was the deadline day for the "Empire" actor to reimburse the city; meanwhile, Chicago's police union is calling for the resignation of State's Attorney Kim Foxx

• Apr 5, 2019

Jussie Smollett faces deadline to pay city of Chicago $130,000

Jussie Smollett faces a deadline to pay the city of Chicago $130,000

• Apr 4, 2019

Jussie Smollet skips NAACP awards

Actor Jussie Smollet is having a tough time getting out of the spotlight after Chicago prosecutors dropped charges against him for allegedly staging his own attack. Illeana Diaz reports.

• Mar 31, 2019

Chris Rock rips Jussie Smollett: "What the hell was he thinking?"

Comedian Chris Rock takes verbal jabs at "Empire" actor at the 50th annual NAACP Image Awards

• Mar 31, 2019

Prosecutor welcomes outside investigation of Jussie Smollett case

All 16 felony charges against Smollett were dropped and his record was wiped clean in a surprise decision Tuesday

• Mar 30, 2019

Trump tweets that FBI will review Jussie Smollett case

Trump called the situation an "embarrassment to our nation" in an early morning tweet on Thursday

• Mar 28, 2019

Smollett billed by Chicago police

The City of Chicago is demanding actor Jussie Smollett a bill for investigating what they say was a publicity stunt. He's accused of staging a hate crime against himself, but charges against Smollett were unexpectedly dropped. Dean Reynolds has the latest.

• Mar 28, 2019

Attorneys group on Smollett case: "The rich are treated differently"

The decision by Chicago DA Kim Foxx to drop chargers against Jussie Smollett has come under fire

• Mar 28, 2019

Jussie Smollett: Timeline since "Empire" actor reported Chicago attack

The alleged attack of the "Empire" actor sprawled into a saga longer and stranger than anyone could have guessed

• Mar 28, 2019

Chicago top prosecutor on Jussie Smollett

Jussie Smollett's legal team is accusing Chicago officials and police of trying to "smear" the "Empire" actor. It follows an angry response to the dropping of all charges against Smollett, who was accused of staging a hate crime against himself. Adriana Diaz spoke to Chicago's top prosecutor, Kim Foxx, about the case.

• Mar 28, 2019

Kim Foxx defends Jussie Smollett decision

All criminal charges against actor Jussie Smollett have been dropped, weeks after police accused him of staging a hate crime against himself. Now Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx is defending the decision. Adriana Diaz reports.

• Mar 27, 2019

Chicago top prosecutor defends department on Jussie Smollett

Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx recused herself after communicating with a Smollett relative

• Mar 27, 2019

New details revealed in Jussie Smollett police reports

Chicago Police Department reports reveal new information about the $3,500 check that the "Empire" actor gave to two brothers

• Mar 27, 2019

Smollett case "an example of justice for the rich," expert says

Prosecutors dropped all 16 felony counts against the "Empire" actor with little explanation, but the lead prosecutor says he believes actor is guilty

• Mar 27, 2019

Prosecutor believes Jussie Smollett is guilty

Some Chicago city officials are expressing shock after prosecutors dropped all 16 charges against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz joined CBSN after speaking with the prosecutor who made the controversial decision.

• Mar 27, 2019

Smollett case "justice for the rich": analyst

Chicago's mayor and police superintendent say they're furious that actor Jussie Smollett is no longer facing criminal charges. Prosecutors dropped all 16 felony counts Tuesday with little explanation. Smollett was accused of faking a racist, homophobic beating, allegedly because he was unhappy about his pay on the show "Empire." He denies that. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the case she calls "totally not typical."

• Mar 27, 2019

Jussie Smollett is guilty, prosecutor says

A sudden decision to drop criminal charges against actor Jussie Smollett in Chicago is bringing angry reaction and raising major legal questions. Mayor Rahm Emanuel calls it a "whitewash of justice." Smollett was charged with 16 felony counts earlier this month after allegedly lying to police that he was targeted in a hate-crime attack. The cast member of "Empire" denies the allegations. Adriana Diaz reports.

• Mar 27, 2019

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