Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett took the stand in his own defense at his hate crime hoax trial, calling the whole ordeal "something out of a Looney Tune adventure" and that he was in fact the victim of an assault. Smollett also testified that the money he gave the Osundairo brothers was for nutrition and training advice, not as a payoff for the hoax attack. Subscribe to … [Read more...]
Jussie Smollett confronted with private Instagram messages contradicting testimony
The Jussie Smollett trial should soon be in the hands of a Chicago jury after closing arguments commence in the hate crime hoax trial involving the former "Empire" actor. Under cross-examination, Smollett was confronted with Instagram private messages sent to one of the Osundairo brothers on the night he claims he was attacked, that details his flight delay, which prosecutors … [Read more...]
Jussie Smollett verdict approaching; jury deliberations underway | LiveNOW from FOX
Jury deliberations are underway in the trial of Jussie Smollett following closing arguments. The prosecution says Mr. Smollett developed a plan to carry out a fake hate crime. Subscribe to LiveNOW from FOX! https://www.youtube.com/livenow?sub_confirmation=1 Where to watch LiveNOW from FOX: https://www.livenowfox.com/ Follow us @LiveNOWFOX on Twitter: … [Read more...]
Jussie Smollett guilty verdict: New details & analysis | LiveNOW from FOX
Jussie Smollett is now a convicted felon after a Chicago jury found the former "Empire" actor guilty on 5 counts of disorderly conduct in his hate crime hoax trial. Now the question becomes what's next for Smollett, who is expected to be sentenced in the next month and is allowed to remain free until his sentence. Could federal charges also be filed? Subscribe to LiveNOW from … [Read more...]
Jussie Smollett verdict watch: New info & analysis | LiveNOW from FOX
The Jussie Smollett hate crime hoax case is now in the hands of the jury, who are deciding whether the alleged attack a plot by the former "Empire" actor or if he was the victim of an assault. LiveNOW speaks with defense attorney Doug Burns on the latest developments from inside the courtroom. Subscribe to LiveNOW from FOX! … [Read more...]
Jussie Smollett verdict watch: New details | LiveNOW from FOX
The Jussie Smollett case is now in the hands of a Chicago jury, who are deciding whether the alleged hate crime attack was a hoax plotted by the former "Empire" actor or if he was the victim of an assault. During closing arguments, prosecutors presented what they said were six points that destroyed Smollett's credibility. Subscribe to LiveNOW from FOX! … [Read more...]