The special prosecutor in Jussie Smollett’s case believes that his appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court is off course, suggesting the actor lacks a solid understanding of the law. According to TMZ, special prosecutor Dan Webb, who convicted Jussie for lying about the hate crime hoax, rejected Jussie’s plea to …
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Jussie Smollett Taking His Case To The Supreme Court After His Appeal Was Denied
Jussie Smollett has lost his appeal, which could mean he is returning to jail. The embattled “Empire” star was convicted of five felony counts of disorderly conduct in 2021. The charges stem from his staging a racist attack and homophobic attack on himself with the help of the Osundairo brothers. …
Read More »Jussie Smollett Enters Rehab Following “Extremely Difficult” Past Few Years
Actor Jussie Smollett has reportedly entered a rehab facility, TMZ reports. “Jussie has had an extremely difficult past few years. He has quietly been working very hard for some time now and we are proud of him for taking these necessary steps,” a rep for the former “Empire” star told …
Read More »Jussie Smollett Appeals Conviction in Illinois Court
Jussie Smollett is looking to have his convictions for staging a hate crime and lying to Chicago police in 2019 overturned in an Illinois Appeals Court. On Tuesday, his attorneys argued that he should not have been punished for the same crime twice. One of his lawyers, Nenye Uche, said that “public outrage” should not …
Read More »Jussie Smollett Makes His Way Back To The Big Screen Amid His Hate Crime Hoax Conviction Appeal
Despite his ongoing legal problems, Jussie Smollett remains dedicated to his craft. On Saturday, Vivica A. Fox uploaded photos to Instagram wishing Smollett a Happy Birthday while congratulating him on their upcoming film “The Lost Holiday,” in Orange County, California, according to TMZ. The post was captioned, “ GM Dawlings! …
Read More »Osundairo Brothers Call Jussie Smollett a “Super Villain” Who Tried To Seduce One Of Them Before Attack [Video]
A new podcast is giving the men who conspired with Jussie Smollett a chance to tell their story, shedding more light on the 2019 hoax. “Attacking Jussie: The Osundairo Brothers Story” debuted on Monday and featured exclusive interviews with brothers Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo. The personal trainers helped Smollet pull …
Read More »Siblings Involved In Jussie Smollett Fake Crime Case To Share Their Side Of The Story In An Upcoming Documentary Series
The two brothers involved in Jussie Smollet’s hoax crime will open up about the incident in a new docuseries. Fox Nation is set to release a five-part documentary series called “Jussie Smollett: Anatomy of a Hoax.” According to Fox Nation Executive VP John Finley, the series will take “a deep …
Read More »Jussie Smollett Files Appeal Against His 150-Day Jail Sentence for Fabricated Hate Crime
On Wednesday, Jussie Smollett’s attorneys appealed his conviction to prevent him from being sent back to jail on charges of fabricating a hate crime. Last year in August, Smollet’s attorneys were supposed to file his appellate brief but were granted five extensions after Smollett only served six days of the …
Read More »50 Cent Apologizes to Megan Thee Stallion for Comparing Her to Jussie Smollett During Tory Lanez Shooting Trial: “Now I Know What Happened” [Video]
50 Cent has offered an apology to Megan Thee Stallion after initially accusing her of lying on Tory Lanez. The “Many Men” rapper joined Big Boy TV, where he dished on various topics before landing on Megan at around the 7:50 mark. In a stunning show of maturity rarely seen …
Read More »Jussie Smollett Insists He Didn’t Stage Attack To Further His Career [Video]
Jussie Smollett still maintains his innocence, no matter how many people refuse to believe his attack claims. The former “Empire” star joined Wednesday’s episode of Sway In the Morning on SiriusXM, where he promoted his new movie and discussed the backlash he received from his controversial attack and court case. …
Read More »Jussie Smollett’s Lawyers Sue Osundairo Brothers
Now that Jussie Smollett is out of jail as he waits out the appeal process, his lawyer is going after the two brothers who helped him carry out his hate crime hoax. Smollett’s attorney Mark Geragos has filed a defamation lawsuit against Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo. In the court docs, …
Read More »Jussie Smollett Is Coming Home As The Appeals Process Gets Under Way
#FreeJussieSmollett will soon be Jussie Smollett is free, as the actor is on his way home as his appeal process plays out. As expected, the disgraced “Empire” star has appealed his five-month sentence. Only days into his jail sentence, a judge has ruled that Smollett can walk free if he …
Read More »Jussie Smollett No Longer in Psych Ward, His Brother Credits His Fans for Making it Happen
Actor Jussie Smollett is no longer in the Cook County Jail psych ward, which his brother credits his fans for. On Monday, Jocqui Smollett thanked people on social media for their support in the “Free Jussie” movement and said Jussie’s removal from the psych ward is a big step forward. …
Read More »Taraji P. Henson Publicly Shows Her Support for Jussie Smollett With #FREEJUSSIE Hashtag
Taraji P. Henson publicly supports Jussie Smollett, her former Empire co-star, who was sentenced this week for fabricating a hate crime. Henson posted on Instagram a picture of the #FREEJUSSIE hashtag on Sunday, writing that the punishment wasn’t proportionate to Smollett’s actions. “I am not here to debate you on his innocence, but …
Read More »Jussie Smollett Will Likely Escape Facing Federal Charges For Faking Hate Mail
Actor Jussie Smollett may have got a break, federal law enforcement sources told TMZ barring any major future development regarding his fake hate mail case, the feds will NOT charge Jussie. This is good news for Smollett, who was a part of an elaborate hoax that just got him sentenced …
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