‘Empire’ Ratings Plummet 35 Percent After Jussie Smollett Hate Hoax
Ratings for the Fox television show Empire are plummeting after its star, Jussie Smollett was arrested for apparently staging a fake hate crime attack against himself.
Jussie Smollett Pleads Not Guilty in Hate Hoax Case
CHICAGO (AP) — ‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges accusing him of lying to the police about being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack in downtown Chicago a few weeks ago.
Judge orders woman held after shooting of Chicago officer
Chicago police say a 19-year-old woman faces attempted murder and other charges in the shooting of an officer who was serving a warrant.
Police: Chicago officer shot, suspect in custody
Chicago police say an officer was shot while executing a warrant and one person was taken into custody.
Defense Attorney: Jussie Smollett a Victim of a ‘Media Gangbang’
Jussie Smollett’s defense attorney Mark Geragos appeared on CNN Friday and declared on air that Smollett is the victim of a “media gangbang.”
Nolte: Jussie Smollett Could Still Face Federal Charges for Mail Fraud
If it can be proved he deliberately used the mail to commit a fraudulent act, that is a federal crime that could mean up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Jussie Smollett Indicted on 16 Felony Counts in Hate Hoax Attack
Empire actor Jussie Smollett on Friday was indicted by a grand jury in Chicago on 16 felony counts in connection to an alleged hate crime staged against himself in January.
Singer R. Kelly Jailed Again, This Time for Unpaid Child Support
R&B singer R. Kelly has been arrested in Chicago again, this time for reportedly owing $161,000 in unpaid child support.
WATCH: R. Kelly Rants, Cries, Says Parents of Alleged Victims Sold Their Daughters to Him
In his first interview since being charged with sexual abuse, R&B star R. Kelly cried and ranted about being “assassinated,” calling his accusers liars and alleging that people are after him for his money.
Queen Latifah: I Believe Jussie Smollett Until I See ‘Definitive Proof’ of Hoax
Musician Queen Latifah said in a new interview that she still supports indicted felon Jussie Smollett because she hasn’t seen “definitive proof” that he staged an attack against himself, as Chicago police now believe.
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