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Jussie Smollett Out of the Running for Broadway Revival of Gay Baseball Play ‘Take Me Out’

Andy Towle April 17, 2019 Leave a Comment

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Empire actor Jussie Smollett is no longer under consideration for a role in the upcoming Broadway revival of Richard Greenberg's 2003 play Take Me … [Read more...] about Jussie Smollett Out of the Running for Broadway Revival of Gay Baseball Play ‘Take Me Out’

Topics: Actor, Entertainment, Theater, towleroad More Posts About: broadway, Empire, Entertainment, Jussie Smollett, Take Me Out

Chicago Sues Jussie Smollett for More Than $130K in Police Costs

Andy Towle April 12, 2019 Leave a Comment

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The City of Chicago has sued Jussie Smollett for more than $130,000 in reimbursement costs related to the investigation into the actor's staged hate … [Read more...] about Chicago Sues Jussie Smollett for More Than $130K in Police Costs

Topics: Actor, Film/TV/Stream, towleroad More Posts About: Chicago, Empire, Entertainment, hate crime, Jussie Smollett, Law Enforcement, Television, tv

Jussie Smollett ‘Will Not Be Intimidated’ by City of Chicago’s Attempt to ‘Harass and Irreparably Injure’ Him, Says Lawyer

Andy Towle April 6, 2019 Leave a Comment

jussie smollett pleads

In a letter to the City of Chicago, Jussie Smollett's attorney Mark Geragos said the Empire actor "will not be intimidated" into reimbursing the city … [Read more...] about Jussie Smollett ‘Will Not Be Intimidated’ by City of Chicago’s Attempt to ‘Harass and Irreparably Injure’ Him, Says Lawyer

Topics: Entertainment, Film/TV/Stream, towleroad More Posts About: Chicago, Empire, Entertainment, hate crime, Jussie Smollett, Law Enforcement, Mark Geragos, Television, tv

Chicago to Sue Jussie Smollett After Deadline to Pay $130,000 Investigation Reimbursement Passes

Andy Towle April 5, 2019 Leave a Comment

Jussie Smollett statement

The City of Chicago is drafting a lawsuit against Jussie Smollett after the Empire actor failed to pay a $130,000 bill reimbursing the city for the … [Read more...] about Chicago to Sue Jussie Smollett After Deadline to Pay $130,000 Investigation Reimbursement Passes

Topics: Actor, Drag, Entertainment, Film/TV/Stream, towleroad More Posts About: Chicago, Empire, Entertainment, hate crime, Jussie Smollett, Television, tv

City of Chicago Wants $130,000 from Jussie Smollett as Reimbursement for Investigation

Andy Towle March 29, 2019 Leave a Comment

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The City of Chicago has sent a letter to Jussie Smollett's lawyers asking for $130,000 as reimbursement for the costs of the investigation into the … [Read more...] about City of Chicago Wants $130,000 from Jussie Smollett as Reimbursement for Investigation

Topics: Film/TV/Stream, News, towleroad More Posts About: Chicago, Empire, hate crime, Jussie Smollett, Rahm Emanuel, Television, tv

CNN’s Jeffrey Toobin Confronts Jussie Smollett Lawyer: ‘Does Your Client Plan to Apologize to Actual Victims of Hate Crimes’ for His ‘Ridiculous Stunt?’ — WATCH

Andy Towle March 28, 2019 Leave a Comment

CNN legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin confronted Jussie Smollett's attorney Tina Glandian on AC360 on Wednesday night over the controversy involving the … [Read more...] about CNN’s Jeffrey Toobin Confronts Jussie Smollett Lawyer: ‘Does Your Client Plan to Apologize to Actual Victims of Hate Crimes’ for His ‘Ridiculous Stunt?’ — WATCH

Topics: News More Posts About: Anderson Cooper, Chicago, Empire, hate crime, Jeffrey Toobin, Jussie Smollett, Tina Glandian

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Blasts Jussie Smollett on CNN, Calls Dropped Charges an ‘Abomination’ — WATCH

Andy Towle March 27, 2019 Leave a Comment

Rahm Emanuel Wolf Blitzer

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined CNN's Wolf Blitzer after expressing outrage earlier on Tuesday that charges had been dropped in the Jussie Smollett … [Read more...] about Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Blasts Jussie Smollett on CNN, Calls Dropped Charges an ‘Abomination’ — WATCH

Topics: Actor, Entertainment, Film/TV/Stream, Society, towleroad More Posts About: Chicago, Empire, Entertainment, Jussie Smollett, Law Enforcement, Rahm Emanuel, Television, tv, Wolf Blitzer

FOP Demands Investigation of State’s Attorney Kim Foxx After Jussie Smollett Charges Dropped

Andy Towle March 27, 2019 Leave a Comment

Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx, who had recused herself from Jussie Smollett's prosecution, is taking heat after all charges were dropped … [Read more...] about FOP Demands Investigation of State’s Attorney Kim Foxx After Jussie Smollett Charges Dropped

Topics: Actor, Entertainment, towleroad More Posts About: Chicago, Eddie Johnson, Empire, hate crime, Jussie Smollett, Kim Foxx, Law Enforcement, Martin Preib, Rahm Emanuel

Chicago Mayor and Police Superintendent Slam Dismissal of Jussie Smollett Charges as ‘Whitewash of Justice’ — WATCH

Andy Towle March 26, 2019 Leave a Comment

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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson slammed the dismissal of charges against Empire actor Jussie … [Read more...] about Chicago Mayor and Police Superintendent Slam Dismissal of Jussie Smollett Charges as ‘Whitewash of Justice’ — WATCH

Topics: Actor, Entertainment, Film/TV/Stream, towleroad More Posts About: Chicago, Eddie Johnson, Empire, Entertainment, hate crime, Jussie Smollett, Rahm Emanuel, Television, tv

Prosecutors Drop All Charges Against ‘Empire’ Actor Jussie Smollett

Andy Towle March 26, 2019 Leave a Comment

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This is a developing story (refresh for updates)... Jussie Smollett returned to the Leighton Criminal Courthouse in Chicago on Tuesday morning for … [Read more...] about Prosecutors Drop All Charges Against ‘Empire’ Actor Jussie Smollett

Topics: Actor, Entertainment, Film/TV/Stream, History, towleroad More Posts About: Celebrities, Chicago, Empire, Entertainment, hate crime, Jussie Smollett, Television, tv

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