Review cites ‘operational failures’ in Smollett prosecution
A special prosecutor said that the Cook County State Attorney abused its discretion in handling the case against Jussie Smollett. More
August 17, 2020
Assault
In assaults, defendants are accused of violent physical or verbal assaults. The attacks may or may not result in injury, but the goal of the offender was to cause harm.
2 brothers change minds, will cooperate in Smollett case
Two brothers who admitted to helping actor Jussie Smollett stage a racist, homophobic attack say they will help the case against him. More
July 10, 2020
Protective orders issued to ‘Duck Dynasty’ star’s family
WEST MONROE, La. (AP) — Three members of “Duck Dynasty” star Willie Robertson’s family have received protective orders against a man charged with shooting at homes on their Louisiana estate. Daniel King Jr., 38, was booked into jail on a charge of aggravated assault by drive-by shooting after two homes were struck by gunfire on […] More
April 30, 2020
Judge tosses Smollett’s malicious prosecution lawsuit
A federal judge dismissed actor Jussie Smollett's malicious prosecution lawsuit against the city of Chicago and several police officers. More
April 23, 2020
Muzzling Jussie Smollett’s Mouthpiece
What does the latest court decision regarding Jussie Smollett's legal representation mean for his case and the law? More
March 27, 2020
Actor Jussie Smollett pleads not guilty to restored charges
Former 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett pleaded not guilty to charges that he staged a racist, homophobic attack in Chicago. More
February 24, 2020
Jussie Smollett to make 1st court appearance on new charges
Actor Jussie Smollett is expected in court to face new charges alleging he lied to police after a racist, homophobic attack in Chicago. More
February 24, 2020
Actor Jussie Smollett faces 6 new charges in Chicago
Former 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett was indicted on charges of lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack. More
February 11, 2020
Judge orders Google to turn over Jussie Smollett’s emails
A judge has ordered Google to turn over a year's worth of emails, messages and other data related to Jussie Smollett. More
January 9, 2020
Judge allows Chicago suit against Jussie Smollett to proceed
The city of Chicago is suing former 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett to recoup money spent investigating a fake attack. More
October 22, 2019
Decision looms: Keep or replace Smollett special prosecutor?
A judge will determine whether a former U.S. attorney can stay on to examine the dismissal of charges against actor Jussie Smollett. More
October 4, 2019
Smollett’s attorneys argue city lawsuit should be tossed
Jussie Smollett's attorneys say he should not have to pay Chicago for its investigation into a staged racist and homophobic attack. More
September 4, 2019
Special Prosecutor Named to look into Jussie Smollett Case
A judge appointed a special prosecutor to investigate why the case against former 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett was abruptly dropped. More
August 29, 2019
A$AP Rocky found guilty of Sweden assault
Rapper A$AP Rocky was found guilty of assault by a Swedish court and was given a 'conditional sentence' for the conviction. More
August 14, 2019