Prosecutor who cleared Jussie Smollett believes he's guilty
Lawyers with the Chicago police department are trying to determine if they can legally release evidence in the investigation despite a judge sealing the case
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Charges dropped against Jussie Smollett
Actor Jussie Smollett was accused of staging a hate crime against himself. But on Tuesday, Chicago prosecutors dropped all charges and a judge sealed the case. Adriana Diaz reports.
Charges dropped against Jussie Smollett, attorneys say
Smollett said Tuesday he has been "truthful and consistent on every single level since day one"
Chicago mayor: "This is a whitewash of justice"
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Tuesday after charges against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett were dropped that "this is a whitewash of justice." He spoke alongside the superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, Eddie Johnson. Watch their remarks.
Smollett: "I've been truthful and consistent"
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett spoke to reporters in Chicago Tuesday after his attorneys said all criminal charged against the "Empire" actor have been dropped and "his record has been wiped clean."
Charlamagne the God on Owens and Smollett
The popular radio host spoke to CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers about two controversial figures in the African-American community: conservative activist Candace Owens and actor Jussie Smollett.
Jussie Smollett pleads not guilty
Actor Jussie Smollett pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges of lying to police and staging a hate crime on himself. His defense said the indictment is "redundant and vindictive." Dean Reynolds has the latest.
Jussie Smollett pleads not guilty
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett pleaded not guilty in a Chicago courtroom Thursday on charges he lied to police. Prosecutors allege Smollett staged a hate-crime attack against himself. CBS News national correspondent Dean Reynolds was inside the courtroom, and joins CBSN with more about the case.
Jussie Smollett pleads not guilty over alleged hate crime hoax
A lawyer for the "Empire" actor entered not guilty pleas on his behalf to 16 counts of disorderly conduct
Cameras allowed in courtroom for "Empire" actor's next hearing
Jussie Smollett has been accused of staging hate crime against himself
Brothers in Jussie Smollett case feel "betrayed," lawyer says
The attorney for two brothers involved in the allegedly staged hate-crime attack spoke to CBSN
Brothers "regret" involvement with Smollett
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett is facing 16 felony charges, and the two brothers who say they helped him stage the attack have since told police they regret their involvement. Gloria Schmidt, the lawyer for brothers Ola and Abel Osundairo, joined CBSN with more.
Jussie Smollett attorney calls 16-count indictment "vindictive"
He said the indictment is "prosecutorial overkill"
Jussie Smollett indicted in Chicago
Actor Jussie Smollett was arrested last month, accused of staging a hate crime against himself. Now he's been indicted on 16 felony counts. Dean Reynolds has the latest.
Jussie Smollett indicted on 16 felony counts by grand jury
Smollett was charged last month with a felony charge of disorderly conduct for allegedly making up the hate crime; Smollett insists he is innocent
Brothers in alleged Smollet hoax "regret" involvement: Lawyer
Chicago police say Ola and Abel Osundairo told them Smollett paid them to fake the alleged attack
Smollett written off final "Empire" episodes
Actor Jussie Smollett has been written out of the final two episodes of "Empire" this season. It comes after he was charged with filing a false police report, and allegations he staged an attack on himself. Dean Reynolds reports.
Jussie Smollett cut from "Empire" episodes
The executive producers of the television series "Empire" are removing Jussie Smollett's character from the last two episodes of the show's season "to avoid further disruption on set," they said Friday in a statement. CBS News national correspondent Dean Reynolds has more on the case.
What to expect when Smollett goes to court
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett says he is innocent, and his lawyers say he "feels betrayed by a system that apparently wants to skip due process." CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN to talk about what to expect next in the case.
Jussie Smollett says he's innocent
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett says he's innocent of charges he faked an attack. CBS News national correspondent Dean Reynolds joined CBSN from Chicago, where Smollett could face up to 3 years in prison if convicted.
Jussie Smollett's character cut from "Empire" episodes
"The events of the past few weeks have been incredibly emotional for all of us," executive producers said in a statement
Chicago's top cop blasts Smollett; Bond set at $100,000
A judge ordered him to turn in his passport
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"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett arrested
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett is in police custody after turning himself in overnight. He is accused of faking a hate crime after his story of being attacked by racists fell to pieces. Smollett has been charged with filing a false police report, which is a felony in Illinois. Dean Reynolds reports.
Smollett gave detailed instructions for "attack," prosecutor says
The "Empire" actor pointed out a camera he thought would capture the hoax attack, prosecutor says
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