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
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Prosecutors Drop All Charges Against ‘Empire’ Actor Jussie Smollett
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
Phoenix Man Says ‘Mob’ of People Attacked Him in Anti-Gay Hate Crime
Police are investigating after a Phoenix man said he was the victim of a hate crime by a gang of people over the weekend. Cesar Marin said he was … [Read more...] about Phoenix Man Says ‘Mob’ of People Attacked Him in Anti-Gay Hate Crime
Jussie Smollett Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ to 16 Felony Counts of Disorderly Conduct
Empire actor Jussie Smollett appeared at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse in Chicago on Thursday morning and pleaded "not guilty" to 16 felony counts … [Read more...] about Jussie Smollett Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ to 16 Felony Counts of Disorderly Conduct
Jussie Smollett Appears at Chicago Court Hearing ‘to Show Confidence in His Innocence’ — WATCH
Empire actor Jussie Smollett appeared for a court hearing on Tuesday morning in Chicago "to show confidence in his innocence," according to a rep. who … [Read more...] about Jussie Smollett Appears at Chicago Court Hearing ‘to Show Confidence in His Innocence’ — WATCH
California Man Found Guilty of Felony Hate Crime Threat to Kill Gay Man, Blow Up Safeway Where He Worked
A Guerneville, California man who threatened to set off pipe bombs in order to harm a gay Starbucks barista and the town's Safeway supermarket where … [Read more...] about California Man Found Guilty of Felony Hate Crime Threat to Kill Gay Man, Blow Up Safeway Where He Worked
Jussie Smollett Indicted on 16 Felony Counts for Staging False Hate Crime: WATCH
Empire actor Jussie Smollett was indicted on 16 felony counts of disorderly conduct late Thursday. He is set to appear in court on March 14 where he … [Read more...] about Jussie Smollett Indicted on 16 Felony Counts for Staging False Hate Crime: WATCH
Gay Man and Trans Woman Suing Miami Beach Burger King for Violent Hate Crime Attack by Employees
A gay man and a transgender woman are suing a Miami Beach Burger King two doors down from one of the city's most popular LGBTQ nightclubs, saying they … [Read more...] about Gay Man and Trans Woman Suing Miami Beach Burger King for Violent Hate Crime Attack by Employees
Queen Latifah Siding with Jussie Smollett ‘Until Somebody Can Show Me Some Proof’ — WATCH
Queen Latifah was asked about the hate crime allegedly staged by Empire actor Jussie Smollett in an interview with Yahoo News show Through Her … [Read more...] about Queen Latifah Siding with Jussie Smollett ‘Until Somebody Can Show Me Some Proof’ — WATCH
Gay Man’s Murderer Stabbed to Death by Inmate in Alabama
Steven Eric Mullins (right), who was serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole for the 1999 hate crime murder of Billy Jack Gaither, … [Read more...] about Gay Man’s Murderer Stabbed to Death by Inmate in Alabama