A jury found Jussie Smollett guilty on 5 of 6 disorderly conduct charges filed after prosecutors say the former “Empire” actor orchestrated a fake racist and homophobic attack on himself, then lied to Chicago police about it.

In closing arguments on Wednesday, a prosecutor told jurors there was “overwhelming evidence” that Smollett staged the attack, then lied to police about it for publicity. His defense attorney said prosecutors’ case was based on lies.

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