hate crimes
Jussie Smollett enters rehab following hate crime hoax sentencing
October 18, 2023 | 9:58pmThe former "Empire" actor "has quietly been working very hard" in rehab, according to his rep.
Osundairo brothers expose Jussie Smollett 'attack' in 'Anatomy of a Hoax'
March 10, 2023 | 8:21am"We started tussling, moving around, and then I pull him to the ground," Abimbola Osundairo claimed of Smollett. "He wanted it to look like he fought back."
'Jussie Smollett: Anatomy of a Hoax' unravels actor's shocking downfall
March 1, 2023 | 3:40pmThe docuseries includes first-ever media interviews with brothers Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo, who discuss the part they played in the faked hate crime on Smollett.
Mark Wahlberg slammed for presenting SAG to Asian cast as hate crime resurfaces
February 27, 2023 | 10:34amThe "Ted" actor served 45 days in jail in 1988 after brutally assaulting two Vietnamese American men when he was 16.
Jussie Smollett roasted for BET Awards appearance: 'Who let him in?'
June 27, 2022 | 8:31amMany social media watch dogs weren't immediately feeling it, with thousands of people turning him into a trending topic on Twitter, expressing everything from general disbelief to outright outrage.
Jussie Smollett insists he's not 'a piece of s--t,' says he gained clarity from jail
June 23, 2022 | 7:01am"If I had done this, I'd be a piece of s--," he said.
Jussie Smollett releases new song claiming innocence weeks after leaving jail
April 9, 2022 | 3:15amAll profits from Jussie Smollett's song "Thank You God..." will go to charity, according to an Instagram post.
'The Boys' star Karen Fukuhara says she was a victim of a hate crime
March 17, 2022 | 12:00pmThe "Bullet Train" actress had been walking to a café when an unnamed man turned around and hit her on the head. Fukuhara noted that she's "physically fine."
Taraji P. Henson invokes Emmett Till in call for Jussie Smollett's release
March 14, 2022 | 12:10pm“Empire” actress Taraji Henson called for her former TV son, Jussie Smollett, to be released from jail – and compared the hate-crime faker’s case to that of Emmett Till.
Jussie Smollett sentenced to jail for staging hate crime
March 10, 2022 | 7:39pmA Chicago judge sentenced the fallen star to 150 days in jail and 30 months of probation Thursday for lying to police.
Jussie Smollett guilty of staging race-baiting hate attack to boost career
December 9, 2021 | 6:18pmJussie Smollett was convicted of staging a hate crime nearly three years after he claimed two Trump-loving bigots beat him up, tied a noose around his neck and doused him...
Jussie Smollett trial: Jury reaches a verdict
December 9, 2021 | 5:20pmA verdict was reached in the Jussie Smollett criminal trial nearly three years after he told police two bigots beat him up, tied a noose around his neck and doused...
Jury begins deliberations in Jussie Smollett case
December 8, 2021 | 3:49pmJurors in the Jussie Smollett trial began deliberating Wednesday over whether he staged a race-hate attack on himself and then lied to cops about being the victim.
Jussie Smollett trial date set after judge denies dismissal request
October 16, 2021 | 3:34amJussie Smollett's trial over his alleged hate crime hoax is set to begin in late November as a judge ruled the case would not be interrupted.
Former 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett appears in court
July 14, 2021 | 4:22pmJussie Smollett returned for the first time in more than a year Wednesday to court, where he faces charges over his alleged hate crime hoax -- and doubled down on...
Margaret Cho: It's really scary being Asian
March 25, 2021 | 5:40pm"I’m scared to go out. As an older Asian woman… it’s hard out there for people like me," she said.
Ken Jeong donates $50,000 to families of Atlanta spa shooting victims
March 23, 2021 | 9:01am"The Masked Singer" judge joins his community in calling for an end to anti-Asian hate crimes.
Sandra Oh speaks out at Stop Asian Hate rally: 'I am proud to be Asian'
March 22, 2021 | 9:38am“If you see something, will you help me?” she asked. “We must understand, as Asian Americans, we just need to reach out our hand to our sisters and brothers and...
Arrest made in attack on Asian man after Daniel Dae Kim, Daniel Wu offer reward
February 9, 2021 | 11:36amThe victim, who was sent flying into the pavement face first, suffered cuts and a bruise to his thumb.
Meghan Markle offers support to biracial teen allegedly set on fire
June 29, 2020 | 9:47amPrince Harry also joined in on the call.