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Chris Rock rips an absent Jussie Smollett at the NAACP Image Awards
Comedian Chris Rock ripped into Jussie Smollett with a series of jokes Saturday at the NAACP Image Awards, where the actor was nominated for his role on the Fox series "Empire." -
'This has been a very difficult time': Charges dropped against Jussie Smollett
Smollett attorneys Tina Glandian and Patricia Brown Holmes said in a statement that Smollett's record "has been wiped clean." Smollett was indicted on 16 felony counts related to making a false report that he was attacked by two men. -
Police: Smollett staged attack because he was not satisfied with salary
Earlier this month, Smollett claimed he was attacked by two men in an apparent hate crime. Allegations recently surfaced that Smollett staged the attack. -
Jussie Smollett placed under arrest, faces felony charge for filing false police report
Chicago PD says the 'Empire' actor is currently in "custody of detectives" after he turned himself in. Last month, Smollett filed a police report stating that he was attacked by two men in what appeared to be a hate crime. -
Jussie Smollett paid $3,500 to stage his attack, hoping to promote his career, police allege
Jussie Smollett paid two brothers $3,500 to stage an attack on him last month, taking "advantage of the pain and anger of racism to promote his career," Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson alleged Thursday. -
Jussie Smollett charged with filing false report
Charges have been filed against "Empire" stare Jussie Smollett after allegedly filing a false police report about his attack. -
Questions mounting in Smollett attack investigation
There are mounting questions about the Jussie Smollett attack and whether he played an active role in the assault he said happened in late January.