What charges is Jussie Smollett facing in hate crime hoax trial?
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foxnews.comThe jury in Jussie Smollett’s trial will continue deliberations on Thursday as they attempt to reach a verdict on his charges in the alleged hate crime hoax.
The former "Empire" star’s fate is in the hands of the jury after almost two weeks of court proceedings in a case that’s seen many twists and turns since it first broke in January 2019.
He faces six counts of disorderly conduct for allegedly lying to the police. Initial charges brought in February 2019 that accused the former "Empire" actor of faking the assault were soon after tossed.
But in February 2020, after a special prosecutor looked into the case, a new six-count indictment was filed. The 39-year-old is charged under Illinois’ disorderly conduct statute, which encompasses a.
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