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A year after sentencing, Jussie Smollett appeals, claiming his double-jeopardy rights were violated and trial judge was biased

CHICAGO — Nearly a year after being sentenced to five months in jail, only to be released on bond days later, former actor Jussie Smollett has filed his long-awaited appeal claiming his indictment by a special prosecutor was invalid due to double-jeopardy concerns and that the trial judge was biased…

Chicago Tribune

Jussie Smollett files opening arguments as he appeals conviction for lying in hate crime hoax

The filing repeats several arguments that were made ahead of the actor’s trial, including that the prosecution violated his protection against double jeopardy.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jussie Smollett given more time to file appeal brief, but court warns ‘no further extension will be granted’

The actor and singer is appealing his 2021 conviction for staging a hate crime against himself in Chicago and lying about it.

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Foxx won’t pursue four sex abuse cases pending against R&B star R. Kelly

Cook County indictments involving to four women were filed in 2019, but Kelly has twice been convicted on federal charges involving some of the same alleged victims, and is serving a 30-year sentence in New York for sex trafficking.

Chicago Sun-Times

For fifth time, Jussie Smollett’s lawyers ask for more time to file brief appealing conviction linked to fake hate crime

The attorneys said their brief is ready but they are still waiting on a ruling on whether they can submit a longer filing than is typically allowed.

Alex Jones: Sandy Hook trial judge jokes she’ll ‘call in sick’ when Infowars host testifies

Right-wing extremist Mr Jones has repeatedly disrespected Judge Barbara Bellis on both his show and outside the courthouse

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Jussie Smollett explains why he attended BET Awards in rare public appearance

Attending the BET Awards was an easy decision for Jussie Smollett.

Tribune News Service

From Ye to Monáe, the 5 moments that stole the 2022 BET Awards show

The 2022 BET Awards ceremony on Sunday saw plenty of young artists pay their respects to veteran performers, as well as nationwide hot topics like Roe vs. Wade and gun safety.

Los Angeles Times

Jussie Smollett makes rare public appearance at BET Awards

Jussie Smollett made a rare public appearance Sunday at the BET Awards.

Tribune News Service

Jussie Smollett opens up about regrets, public ridicule and Taraji P. Henson in first post-prison interview

Jussie Smollett is setting the record straight.

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Smollett drops new song declaring his innocence while he fights his conviction

“It’s like they’re hell-bent on not solving the crime” the former Empire actor sings on the track, which he posted to Instagram while he is free during his appeal.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jussie Smollett's new song asks, 'You think I'm stupid enough to kill my reputation?'

Jussie Smollett has released a defiant new song opposing the outcome of his Chicago trial, during which he was convicted on charges of staging a hate crime and sentenced to 150 days in jail.

Los Angeles Times

Jussie Smollett claims innocence in new R&B track released weeks after leaving jail

‘You think I’m stupid enough to kill my reputation?’ asks the ‘Empire’ star on the track

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‘Nothing without integrity’

Sam Mendenhall, a lawyer and minister who helped convict Jussie Smollett, reflects on faith and the law.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jussie Smollett in ‘psych ward’ at jail, lawyers want him released on bond

Smollett’s lawyers say they are concerned for actor’s safety, mental health if he remains locked up.

Chicago Tribune

Jussie Smollett’s lawyers request protective custody for actor in jail

CHICAGO — Thursday evening, his right fist raised in defiance, Jussie Smollett walked out of Judge James Linn’s courtroom and into a monthslong stretch of Cook County custody.

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: What charges did Jussie Smollett face at trial?

The legal saga surrounding Jussie Smollett’s claim in 2019 that he was the target of a racist and homophobic attack in Chicago culminates Thursday in his sentencing

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The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: What charges did Jussie Smollett face at trial?

The legal saga surrounding Jussie Smollett’s claim in 2019 that he was the target of a racist and homophobic attack in Chicago culminates Thursday in his sentencing

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