Media 16 hours ago Jussie Smollett should have pleaded 'insanity' in Chicago court: Candace Owens Candace Ownens commented on the Jussie Smollett trial and said the defendant was 'not a sane person' on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight'
Entertainment 16 hours ago Jussie Smollett wraps day of testimony claiming attack was 'no hoax' The former “Empire” actor took the stand on Monday where he immediately fielded questions about his career and how he met brothers Abimbola and Olabingo Osundairo, who allege he paid them to carry out a fake hate crime attack against him.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Jussie Smollett testifies to receiving text from CNN's Don Lemon during Chicago Police attack investigation In his trial testimony on Monday, Jussie Smollett said under oath that during the investigation, he received a text from the network’s Don Lemon — supposedly relaying information that the CPD didn’t believe his account of what happened, Fox News’ Matt Finn reported.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Jussie Smollett may have to testify to convince the jury of his case, legal experts say After two brothers spent hours telling a jury how Jussie Smollett paid them to carry out a fake racist and anti-gay attack on himself in downtown Chicago, the big question when the actor's trial resumes Monday will be whether or not he will tell his side of the story.
Opinion 16 hours ago Greg Gutfeld: The media intentionally misreads things because they get away with it Tonight's monologue is about the media. And get this, the angle is how stupid they are. Their stupidity is so rich, Joe Biden wants to tax it.
Opinion 16 hours ago Tucker Carlson: It's not surprising Jussie Smollett pushed his hoax as far as he could Tucker Carlson reacts to the Jussie Smollett trial, and questions how media fell for the actor's false claims in the first place.
Media 16 hours ago ABC's 'Good Morning America' ignores Smollett trial despite giving sympathetic interview in 2019 ABC’s “Good Morning America” noticeably ignored the beginning of the Jussie Smollett trial after giving the “Empire” actor a sympathetic interview in 2019.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Jussie Smollett trial: Actor did a 'dry run' of his attack the day prior to the incident, prosecutors say Jussie Smollett was allegedly seen on video conducting a dry run of his attack the day before it took place, further lending credence to the prosecution’s claims that he orchestrated the whole thing.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Jussie Smollett trial: Legal expert says guilty verdict is highly probable because of 'strong evidence' Smollett is accused of lying to police about being the was the victim of a racist and homophobic assault in Chicago and has been charged with felony disorderly conduct.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Jussie Smollett 'a real victim' of attack in Chicago, lawyer argues Jussie Smollett “is a real victim” of a “real crime,” his attorney said in opening statements at the ex-"Empire" actor's trial Monday, rejecting prosecutors’ allegation that he staged a homophobic and racist attack in Chicago after the television studio where he worked didn’t take hate mail he had received seriously.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Jussie Smollett trial: Court 'working with media' on how to 'fit in courtroom' According to a Fox News reporter, the press is sitting in the hallway and can see inside the courtroom, but the audio is hard to decipher.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Jussie Smollett trial begins as former 'Empire' actor looks stoic going into jury selection Day one of Jussie Smollett’s trial has officially begun in Chicago with jury selection kicking off Monday.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Jussie Smollett had celebrity support from these stars after alleged attack The former "Empire" actor maintains he was the victim of a racist and homophobic assault in downtown Chicago on January 29, 2019.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Jussie Smollett trial: Judge orders no cameras, press in courtroom during jury selection A Cook County judge has ordered that cameras and press will not be allowed inside the courtroom when Jussie Smollett’s trial kicks off Monday.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Jussie Smollett trial: Key moments since he reported Chicago attack Jussie Smollett goes to trial Monday on charges that he lied to Chicago police when the former “Empire” actor and R&B singer reported being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack nearly three years ago. Some key moments in the story:
Politics 16 hours ago Flashback: Kamala Harris once called Jussie Smollett's claims of an attack an 'attempted modern day lynching' Vice President Kamala Harris once called actor Jussie Smollett’s claims of being attacked an “attempted modern-day lynching” in January 2019 when reports of it first surfaced.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Trial set to start on charges Smollett faked racist attack Jussie Smollett, a Black and openly gay actor, reported to Chicago police that he was the victim of a hate crime. Nearly three years later, Smollett is about to stand trial on charges that he staged the whole thing.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Jussie Smollett taking the stand in trial could be double-edged sword in alleged hoax case, attorneys say The trial of Jussie Smollett kicks off on Monday, nearly three years after the 39-year-old actor allegedly orchestrated a hate crime against himself, telling police that two White men in MAGA hats attacked him, shouted slurs, and put a noose around his neck.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Jussie Smollett makes rare public appearance at his film's premiere days before next court date The former "Empire" star has been the subject of controversy for years after he allegedly faked a hate crime incident in 2019.
Media 16 hours ago Andrew Sullivan rails against 'media narratives' on Kyle Rittenhouse, Russiagate: They always 'favor' the left Substack writer Andrew Sullivan blasted "media narratives" that have dominated both the current and previous news cycles.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Jussie Smollett criminal trial to move forward after judge refuses to dismiss case An attorney for the former “Empire” actor said Smollett's rights were being violated since he had already performed community service and given up a $10,000 bond under a previous deal with Cook County prosecutors to drop charges.
Media 16 hours ago 'Single mother' facing eviction who wasn't really a mom another example of CNN guest peddling misleading story Despite being a mainstream news network, CNN has promoted many examples of stories that often turn out to be false.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Jussie Smollett’s attorneys barred from calling Chicago prosecutor, Kim Foxx, as witness Former "Empire" star Jussie Smollett's attornies have been told that they cannot call the Chicago prosecutor who previously dropped the star's charges as a witness.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Jussie Smollett's lawyers granted more time to prepare legal arguments Jussie Smollett's lawyers were granted more time to prepare legal arguments in the former "Empire" star's case.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Jussie Smollett's attorney allowed to remain on case but can't question Abel and Ola Osundairo, judge rules Court documents obtained by Fox News on Friday heard a judge say he would not remove one of Smollett’s lawyers from the matter despite the fact he believes the attorney did, in fact, speak with brothers Abel and Ola Osundairo.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Jussie Smollett maintains innocence as he heads into court on renewed charges Jussie Smollett maintained his innocence on his way to court Wednesday in Chicago, where he faces renewed charges over his alleged 2019 hate crime incident.
Politics 16 hours ago Biden civil rights pick promoted Jussie Smollett hoax, criticized police handling of case President of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and Biden nominee Kristen Clarke made multiple posts on Twitter pushing the alleged hate crimes Smollett claimed had occurred.
U.S. 16 hours ago Attorney for Osundairo brothers files motion to intervene in Jussie Smollett case An attorney for the brothers who Jussie Smollett allegedly paid to fake the racist and homophobic attack in January 2019 has filed a motion to intervene in the actor’s case, alleging that Smollett’s attorney led the brothers to believe he would represent them.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Jussie Smollett will make his feature film directorial debut with adaptation of 'B-Boy Blues' Jussie Smollett will make his feature film directorial debut amid his ongoing legal struggle.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Jussie Smollett demands court dismiss 2nd wave of charges against him Jussie Smollett is once again asking that the charges against him be dismissed in a Chicago court, arguing that the grand jury testimony used in his second indictment is invalid.
Entertainment 16 hours ago Jussie Smollett maintains innocence in rare interview, calls claims he staged attack 'bulls--t' Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett, who was famously accused of staging a racist, homophobic attack against him, said he is frustrated that he’s not able to speak out but maintained his innocence on Wednesday.