In 2021, Smollett was found guilty of five counts of disorderly conduct after it turned out he set up the attack.

Testimony at his trial alleged Smollett paid $3,500 to two men he knew from Empire to carry out the attack. Prosecutors said he told them what slurs to shout and to yell that Smollett was in “MAGA ...

Smollett, who is Black and gay ... five counts of disorderly conduct after it turned out he set up the attack. Testimony at his trial indicated he paid the brothers, whom he knew from the set ...

During the sentencing hearing, Judge James Linn chastised and shamed Smollett, called him a liar, and accused him of committing purgery during his testimony. The judge also noted that Smollett’s ...

A grand jury restored charges after a special prosecutor took the case. Testimony at his trial indicated Smollett paid $3,500 ...

Smollett was convicted of falsely reporting ... guilty of five counts of disorderly conduct for setting up the attack. Testimony at his trial indicated he paid two brothers, whom he knew from ...

Testimony at his trial alleged Smollett paid $3,500 to two men he knew from Empire to carry out the attack. Prosecutors said he told them what slurs to shout and to yell that Smollett was in ...