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2022 in review

JANUARY

Tribune News Service · Nov 14, 2022

Alex Jones: Sandy Hook trial judge jokes she’ll ‘call in sick’ when Infowars host testifies

Right-wing extremist Mr Jones has repeatedly disrespected Judge Barbara Bellis on both his show and outside the courthouse

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022

Jussie Smollett explains why he attended BET Awards in rare public appearance

Attending the BET Awards was an easy decision for Jussie Smollett.

Tribune News Service · Jun 27, 2022

Jussie Smollett's new song asks, 'You think I'm stupid enough to kill my reputation?'

Jussie Smollett has released a defiant new song opposing the outcome of his Chicago trial, during which he was convicted on charges of staging a hate crime and sentenced to 150 days in jail.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 11, 2022

Jussie Smollett claims innocence in new R&B track released weeks after leaving jail

‘You think I’m stupid enough to kill my reputation?’ asks the ‘Empire’ star on the track

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2022

‘Nothing without integrity’

Sam Mendenhall, a lawyer and minister who helped convict Jussie Smollett, reflects on faith and the law.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2022

Jussie Smollett in ‘psych ward’ at jail, lawyers want him released on bond

Smollett’s lawyers say they are concerned for actor’s safety, mental health if he remains locked up.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 14, 2022

Jussie Smollett’s lawyers request protective custody for actor in jail

CHICAGO — Thursday evening, his right fist raised in defiance, Jussie Smollett walked out of Judge James Linn’s courtroom and into a monthslong stretch of Cook County custody.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 11, 2022

EXPLAINER: What charges did Jussie Smollett face at trial?

The legal saga surrounding Jussie Smollett’s claim in 2019 that he was the target of a racist and homophobic attack in Chicago culminates Thursday in his sentencing

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2022

EXPLAINER: What charges did Jussie Smollett face at trial?

The legal saga surrounding Jussie Smollett’s claim in 2019 that he was the target of a racist and homophobic attack in Chicago culminates Thursday in his sentencing

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022