CHICAGO (WLS) -- The charges against former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett are now in the jury's hands as the trial wrapped up Wednesday. Both prosecution and defense gave their closing arguments ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett returned to the witness stand Tuesday in his own defense and his defense team rested their case after questioning another witness. Closing ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Then came the outpouring of support from other stars, politicians and activists. They and the general public rushed to stand with ...

Jussie Smollett is moving forward after his six-year legal battle with the city of Chicago was settled. The ordeal began after he reported that he was the victim of an alleged hate crime in 2019. The ...

The embattled actor’s name resurfaces as Netflix’s latest documentary questions the official story and explores how distrust in law enforcement shaped public opinion. Jussie Smollett and the fallout ...