Jussie Smollett
| Born | June 21, 1982 |
| Hometown | Santa Rosa, California, United States |
| Net worth | $300 thousand |
| Height | 6'1" (1.85m) |
| Parents | Janet Smollett, Joel Smollett |
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2024 ABFF Lineup Includes Films Starring Jussie Smollett, Vivica A. Fox, Lynn Whitfield, J. Alphonse Nicholson And More
- The 2024 American Black Film Festival is giving fans a look at its official narrative and documentary features lineup. The festival, as always, takes place in Miami Beach June 12-16. For online viewers, check in at ABFF PLAY June 17-24 to learn more about emerging filmmakers. This year, narrative features include stars, directors and producers… Continue reading 2024 ABFF Lineup Includes Films Starring Jussie Smollett, Vivica A. Fox, Lynn Whitfield, J. Alphonse Nicholson And More
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Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett appeal of conviction for staging racist attack
The Illinois Supreme Court will hear an appeal of actor Jussie Smollett's disorderly conduct conviction for staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019, then lying to Chicago police about it. The court on Wednesday accepted the appeal from Smollett, formerly a cast member of the television drama “Empire.” A special prosecutor refiled charges against Smollett after Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx dropped the case and Smollett forfeited his $10,000 bond and conducted com
- USChicago Tribune
Illinois Supreme Court to hear Jussie Smollett appeal
CHICAGO — The Illinois Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from Jussie Smollett, the former “Empire” actor whose convictions for staging a hate crime caused fevered international media attention. This means that the case, which has continued as Smollett fights his convictions, will carry on a little longer. A lower appellate court affirmed his convictions for falsely reporting a hate ...
- USChicago Tribune
Afternoon Briefing: Affordable housing towers proposed in Edgewater and Logan Square
Good afternoon, Chicago. The Illinois Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from Jussie Smollett, the former “Empire” actor whose convictions for staging a hate crime caused fevered international media attention. This means that the case, which has continued as Smollett fights his convictions, will carry on a little longer. Here’s what else is happening today. And remember, for the latest ...
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Jim Dey: Ex-legislator just landed himself a harder time avoiding trial
Feb. 12—It's time once again to dive in to another round of quick takes on the people, places and events that were being talked about over the past week: Sam's in the slam A federal judge in Springfield figured out how to guarantee that a former legislator charged with misspending campaign funds shows up at his "re-re-re-re-scheduled" trial on Monday. She ordered onetime Macoupin County state ...
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Jussie Smollett asks court to hear appeal of convictions for lying about hate crime
Last year, Smollett challenged the role of a special prosecutor, jury selection, evidence and other aspects of the case against […] The post Jussie Smollett asks court to hear appeal of convictions for lying about hate crime appeared first on TheGrio.
- USChicago Tribune
Jussie Smollett asks Illinois Supreme Court to hear case
CHICAGO — The long-lasting Jussie Smollett case is not quite over yet. The former “Empire” actor who was convicted of falsely reporting a hate crime to Chicago police in January of 2019 is petitioning the Illinois Supreme Court to hear his case after a lower appellate court in December upheld his sentence and conviction. The move marks the next step as Smollett works to exhaust all his appeal ...
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Afternoon Briefing: Jussie Smollett case isn’t quite over yet
Good afternoon, Chicago. The long-lasting Jussie Smollett case is not quite over yet. The former “Empire” actor who was convicted of falsely reporting a hate crime to Chicago police in January 2019 is petitioning the Illinois Supreme Court to hear his case after a lower appellate court in December upheld his sentence and conviction. Here’s what else is happening today. And remember, for the ...
- USUSA TODAY
Jussie Smollett asks Illinois Supreme Court to toss conviction for staging 2019 attack
Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett is asking the Illinois Supreme Court to throw out his 2021 conviction for staging a racist, homophobic attack.
- USAssociated Press
Jussie Smollett asks Illinois high court to hear appeal of convictions for lying about hate crime
Actor Jussie Smollett has asked the Illinois Supreme Court to intervene in his yearslong legal battle stemming from charges that he staged a racist, homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lied about it to Chicago police. In 2021, a jury convicted the “Empire” actor on five felony counts of disorderly conduct, a charge that can be filed in Illinois when a person is accused of lying to police.
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Jussie Smollett Wants His Deal Honored By The Illinois Supreme Court
Jussie Smollett is hoping the highest court in Illinois will be his saving grace after getting indicted a second time over a 2019 hate crime hoax. The embattled actor, best known for his days on the Fox drama series “Empire,” continues to argue against prosecutors’ decision to hold him accountable for his fake police report. He […]
