Web30 Nov 2024 · Smollett’s case stands out in that it got to trial at all, Weisberg added. In many cases, those accused of lying to police seek a plea deal or plead guilty without a deal. … Web30 Nov 2024 · If the jury finds him guilty of any of the charges, it is unlikely Smollett will serve any prison time." The jury was selected on Monday in the trial against Smollett. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)

Live updates: Jury reaches verdict in Jussie Smollett trial

Web9 Dec 2024 · This week, Smollett went to trial after being charged with six felony counts of disorderly conduct for making false reports to the police; he was found guilty on five of the six charges. Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett leaves the Leighton Criminal Courts Building on Dec. 8, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Web11 Mar 2024 · In 2024, actor Jussie Smollett told Chicago police that he was a victim of a brutal hate crime. On Thursday, the Chicago court found Smollett guilty of lying to police about being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack. Smollett was sentenced to 30 months of parole and 150 days in jail, according to ABC Chicago. bng landscape

Jury Finds Former ‘Empire’ Actor Jussie Smollett Guilty on 5 of 6 ...

Web10 Dec 2024 · Smollett, 39, was found guilty on five of six charges of disorderly conduct for lying to Chicago Police that he was attacked for being a gay black man two years ago. He faces a maximum of 20 years ... Web9 Dec 2024 · Smollett, 39, was accused of staging the Jan. 29, 2024, attack with brothers Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo to garner attention amid heightened racial tensions in the country. Smollett, who is... Web9 Dec 2024 · A jury found Jussie Smollett guilty of staging an attack. ... The actor was originally charged with staging a hate crime in February 2024, but in a stunning reversal, Chicago prosecutors dropped ... bng locator