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Jussie Smollett Placed in Jail Psych Ward, Brother is Furious

Published: 03/13/2022

Jussie Smollett has been placed in the psych ward at the Cook County Jail, and his brother says it's because the official paperwork says Jussie is at risk of self-harm. Jocqui Smollett hopped on Instagram Saturday, saying, "So Jussie is currently in a psych ward at the Cook County Jail. What's…

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Jussie Smollett Unlikely to Be Federally Charged in Alleged Fake Hate Mail Case

Published: 03/13/2022

Jussie Smollett will almost certainly escape federal charges for allegedly faking another part of the elaborate hoax that just got him sentenced to 5 months behind bars ... the infamous hate letter. Federal law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... barring any major future development in the fake hate…

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Jussie Smollett Believes the Judge Sentenced Him to Jail Because He's Black

Published: 03/12/2022

Jussie Smollett believes there's one overarching reason he was sent to jail, and it's not because of the hoax ... he says it's because he's Black. Sources with direct knowledge and in constant touch with the "Empire" actor tell TMZ ... Jussie fully expected to get jail time. He told his defense…

Jussie Smollett To Be Held in Protective Custody While Serving 150 Days in Jail

Jussie Smollett To Be Held in Protective Custody While Serving 150 Days in Jail

Published: 03/11/2022

A rep for the Cook Co. Sheriff's Office tells us Smollett's cell will be monitored by security cameras as well as an officer with a body-worn camera. They tell us Jussie will be able to have time outside of his cell in common areas, where he can watch tv and use the phone -- but other inmates will…

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Condemns Jussie Smollett, Supports Jail Time

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Condemns Jussie Smollett, Supports Jail Time

Published: 03/11/2022

Jussie Smollett's courtroom outburst isn't landing for Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot ... who is praising his 5-month jail sentence, condemning him for staging a hate crime and hoping his case is a warning to others. After Jussie's sentencing, where he shouted he's innocent and left with a fist in…

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Jussie Smollett Sentenced to 150 Days in Jail in Hoax Hate Crime Case

Published: 03/10/2022

A rep for Cook County Sheriff’s office tells TMZ — Jussie will be given a comprehensive medical and mental health assessment by Health services, a security assessment and will be placed in appropriate housing. He will also be tested for COVID at intake and will be offered vaccination if he has…

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Jussie Smollett Wants Trial Verdict Changed, Cites Jury Selection Issues

Published: 02/25/2022

Jussie Smollett wants a do-over in court, he's asking for a new trial in Chicago and taking issue with the initial jury selection process -- but he'd also willing to accept a not-guilty verdict. The actor's defense team just filed new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, asking the judge to reverse the…

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Bola Osundairo Challenges Jake Paul To Boxing Match

Published: 01/10/2022

Bola Osundairo -- one of the brothers at the center of the Jussie Smollett scandal -- has a message for Jake Paul ... think you can fight?? Well, I'm coming for your ass!! TMZ Sports talks to Abimbola -- aka Bola -- about his burgeoning boxing career ... when the conversation turned to The Problem…

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Abel Osundairo Rocking MAGA Hat, But It's Not Shot at Jussie Smollett

Published: 12/15/2021

Abel Osundairo was proudly rocking a red MAGA hat while celebrating a big moment in his boxing career ... but he says he's not throwing a jab at Jussie Smollett. Ya gotta see this video TMZ obtained of Abel and brother Ola celebrating Abel becoming the top amateur boxer in his weight class ...…

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Jussie Smollett Hoax Attacker Wins Boxing Match as Guilty Verdict is Read

Published: 12/11/2021

Jussie Smollett is a guilty man, but the only thing Bola Osundairo is guilty of is having hot hands ... as he demonstrated in the boxing ring just as the actor's fate was sealed. Bola's been fighting for well over a year now, and it just so happened he had a match Thursday night in Louisiana while…

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Black Lives Matter LA Stands with Jussie Smollett Despite Hoax Hate Crime Verdict

Published: 12/10/2021

The jury didn't buy Jussie Smollett's claim he was the victim of a racist-homophobic attack, but the leaders of Black Lives Matter certainly do ... and the org. is sticking by the actor. BLM and BLM LA released a statement before the verdict, in support of the "Empire" actor, saying ... "So…

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Jussie Smollett Found Guilty in Hoax Hate Crime

Published: 12/09/2021

Jussie's defense team just spoke, and they made it clear they're going to appeal the case. Ola Osundairo just briefly spoke with reporters outside the court house ... wishing his brother good luck at his boxing match tonight and exclaiming "Nigerian lives matter!" Jussie Smollett is guilty of…

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