Social : Secrets revealed March 2015 (Came out publicly as gay) chart Placidus Equal_H.
Social Crime Perpetration 29 January 2019 at 02:04 AM in Chicago (Staged hate crime assault) chart Placidus Equal_H.
Crime : Trial dates 20 February 2019 (Indicted for disorderly conduct, etc) chart Placidus Equal_H.
Crime : Trial dates 9 December 2021 (Found guilty of five counts of disorderly conduct) chart Placidus Equal_H.
Crime : Trial dates 10 March 2022 (Sentenced to 150 days in county jail) chart Placidus Equal_H.
Social : Institutionalized - prison, hospital 10 March 2022 (Started 150 days in county jail) chart Placidus Equal_H.
American screen actor, singer-songwriter, director and photographer who began his career as a child actor in 1987 starring in commercials and films, including The Mighty Ducks (1992) and Rob Reiners North (1994). In 2015, Smollett attracted international attention and received rave reviews for his portrayal of musician Jamal Lyon--a gay musician who struggles to gain his fathers approval--in the Fox drama series Empire. His role was hailed as "groundbreaking" for its positive depiction of a black gay man on television. Smollett has also appeared in Ridley Scotts science fiction film Alien: Covenant (2017) as Ricks and in Marshall (2017) as Langston Hughes. Smollett came out as gay during a televised interview with Ellen DeGeneres in March 2015. In a 2016 interview with Out magazine, Smollett clarified his sexual orientation by stating "If I had to label myself, I would label myself as a gay man." However, he stated his belief that openness to love is more important than gender, revealing that "If I fall in love down the road with a woman, Im going to love that woman." Smollett claimed that he was attacked at around 2:30 AM on 29 January 2019 in Chicago in what was described as a possible hate crime. (Police records time the attack at 2:04 am and lasting 45 seconds.) Smollett said to police that he was attacked after leaving a fast-food restaurant by two white men in ski masks, who made racial and homophobic slurs. According to a statement released by the Chicago Police Department, the two suspects then poured an unknown liquid on Smollett and put a noose around his neck. Smollett said that he fought off the attackers; he then admitted himself to Northwestern Memorial Hospital from which he was released "in good condition" later that morning. Smollett later said that the attack may have been motivated by his criticism of the Trump administration. On 30 January 2019, public figures expressed support for Smollett on social media. Entertainment industry figures, including Shonda Rhimes and Viola Davis, tweeted their outrage and support. Democratic senators and presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Cory Booker both described the attack as a modern-day lynching. Booker urged Congress to pass a federal Anti-Lynching Bill co-sponsored by him and Harris. On 13 February 2019, Chicago Police raided the home of two "persons of interest" in the case. The men are brothers and of Nigerian descent and have acted as extras on Empire. Police recovered bleach and other items from the home and inquired if the men know Smollett. The brothers were put in police custody on suspicion of battery but had not been formally charged. According to the brothers attorney, they knew Smollett from working on the show and had also spent time with him at a gym. The two men were arrested at OHare International Airport on 13 February 2019. On 20 February 2019, Smollett was indicted for disorderly conduct for allegedly staging the attack and filing a false police report. Police alleged that he intended to further his career by tying the incident to racism in the United States and Donald Trump. Smollett’s felony count charge in Illinois carries a maximum sentence of three years in prison. Smollett has hired attorney Mark Geragos in addition to Chicago-based attorneys Todd Pugh and Victor Henderson to work on his legal defence. He was indicted on 16 disorderly conduct felony counts by a grand jury on 8 March 2019. Smolletts defense team reached a deal with prosecutors on 2Read less
Jussie Smollett was born on June 21, 1982, in Santa Rosa, United States. He is an American actor and singer, best known for his role as Jamal Lyon on the television series "Empire".
Jussie Smollett has been in the news for various reasons, most notably for his involvement in a high-profile legal case in 2019. The actor was accused of staging a hate crime against himself in Chicago, which led to numerous legal battles and public scrutiny. As of the latest updates, Smollett has been appealing his conviction and remains active in seeking to clear his name.
Jussie Smollett has kept a relatively low profile in terms of new projects following his legal issues. However, he has expressed interest in returning to acting and music. In 2021, he made his directorial debut with the film "B-Boy Blues," which received positive attention at various film festivals.
Despite the controversies, Jussie Smollett continues to have a strong fan base and remains vocal on social issues, often using his platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and racial equality. He has also been involved in various charitable activities and continues to work on his music career.
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