A Cook County jury has begun deliberations in the Jussie Smollett trial, deciding whether or not they believe he orchestrated a phony hate crime against himself nearly three years ago, or was really attacked by two brothers in Streeterville. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports. CBS 2 News Evening,Jussie Smollett,Jussie Smollett Trial,Charlie De Mar … [Read more...]
Prosecutors, Defense Make Final Cases In Jussie Smollett Trial
The jury began deliberating mid-afternoon on Wednesday, after both sides presented their closing arguments in the case, with prosecutors telling jurors they presented a clear-cut case that the former "Empire" actor orchestrated a fake hate crime against himself as a publicity stunt, and the defense calling the prosecution's case a "house of cards." CBS 2's Charlie De Mar … [Read more...]
What Kind Of Sentence Could Jussie Smollett Face?
CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller breaks down how Jussie Smollett might be sentenced after being found guilty on five of six counts after being charged with staging a false hate crime. CBS 2 News Evening,Jussie Smollett,Jussie Smollett Trial,Irv Miller,Brad Edwards … [Read more...]
In Opening Statements, Defense Claims Jussie Smollett Really Was Victim
The trial officially began Monday for Jussie Smollett, who is accused of fabricating a racist and homophobic attack in Chicago in 2019. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports. CBS 2 News Evening,Jussie Smollett,Jussie Smollett Trial,Charlie De Mar … [Read more...]
Opening Statements Begin In Jussie Smollett Trial
Special prosecutor Dan Webb began his opening statements late Monday by laying out his case for the jury – saying Jussie Smollett’s story about a racist and homophobic attack was all a hoax. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports. CBS 2 News Evening,Jussie Smollett,Jussie Smollett Trial,Dan Webb,Charlie De Mar … [Read more...]
Jury Selection Begins For Trial Of Jussie Smollett
Nearly three years after he was accused of lying to Chicago police when he claimed he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack, actor Jussie Smollett’s trial got under way with jury selection on Monday. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports. CBS 2 News Evening,Jussie Smollett,Jussie Smollett Trial,Charlie De Mar … [Read more...]