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In the courtroom Thursday for more than five hours, attorneys and witnesses painted pictures of Jussie Smollett before he was sentenced to jail time for fabricating a hate crime. Here's a sampling of some points and counterpoints.
CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller weighs in on what options Jussie Smollett has after being sentenced to 150 days in jail, and why a judge came down hard on him.
After Judge James Linn sentenced Jussie Smollett to 150 days in the Cook County Jail for faking a hate crime against himself, Smollett erupted. CBS 2’s Charlie De Mar reports.
In a Chicago Sun-Times op-ed, State's Attorney Kim Foxx did not mince words – arguing that the justice system had "failed" in the Smollett case, and saying a special prosecutor should not have been appointed to reopen the case after Foxx's office dropped the charges against Smollett.
Webb speaks after Jussie Smollett was sentenced to 150 days in jail for lying about being the victim of a hate crime.
Judge James Linn sentenced Jussie Smollett to 150 days in jail for fabricating a hate crime. Smollett had an outburst as he was taken away to jail afterward.
"I saw my brother get locked up within two weeks for being attacked. Do you know how crazy that is?" Jocqui Smollett said.
Gloria Rodriguez, attorney for star witnesses the Osundairo brothers, speaks after Jussie Smollett is sentenced to 150 days in jail for fabricating a hate crime.
Jussie Smollett's brothers insist he is innocent and was telling the truth about the victim of a violent attack, and are furious that he has being sentenced to prison after being convicted of lying. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar is at the George N. Leighton Criminal Court Building,
Judge James Linn sentenced Jussie Smollett to 150 days in the Cook County Jail for fabricating a hate crime, and Smollett erupted in an outburst as he was taken away. CBS 2's Brad Edwards, Irika Sargent, Political Investigator Dana Kozlov, and Legal Analyst Irv Miller have analysis.
Smollett shouted "I am not suicidal. I am innocent, and I am not suicidal" after he was sentenced and ordered to immediately report to jail.
Jussie Smollett was sentenced to 150 days in the Cook County Jail for fabricating a hate crime and was taken away to the Cook County Jail on the spot. He again yelled, “I am not suicidal!” and insisted he is innocent.
After Judge James Linn sentenced Jussie Smollett for fabricating a hate crime, Jussie Smollett repeatedly said, "I am not suicidal," and insisted on his innocence.
Jussie Smollett is set to be sentenced after being convicted of fabricating a hate crime.
Special Prosecutor Dan Webb wants Jussie Smollett to spend time behind bars for his hate crime hoax conviction. He also called for a significant community service sentence.
Jussie Smollett brought family members and other character witnesses to speak at his sentencing hearing, but CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller notes that Smollett has never taken responsibility for the hoax for which he was convicted.
Meanwhile, special prosecutor Dan Webb emphasized that Jussie Smollett has never taken responsibility for the crime for which he has been convicted. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
Special prosecutor Dan Webb says Jussie Smollett lied about being the victim of a hate crime, and a jury did not believe his lie.
CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller was surprised that Jussie Smollett's brother and grandmother talked about his innocence at a sentencing hearing where he has already been convicted by a jury. Miller has his commentary from the newsroom, and CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov has a live update from court.
Molly Smollett defends the character and good deeds of her grandson, Jussie Smollett, as he awaits sentencing.
More testimony from Jussie Smollett’s brother, Joel, as Jussie Smollett awaits his sentencing.
Prosecutors asked that Smollett pay $130,000 to the city for the overtime incurred by police in investigating his purported hate crime. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
Joel Smollett says he believes strongly in his brother's innocence. Jussie Smollett is set to be sentenced for a conviction of perpetrating a hate crime hoax.
Judge James Linn has denied a motion for a new trial or for Jussie Smollett, who is now set to be sentenced for perpetrating a hate crime hoax.
As Jussie Smollett walked toward the George N. Leighton Criminal Courthouse, his bodyguards got rough with some members of the news media. Dave Savini reports a bodyguard tossed down a photographer.
The worker has been identified as 54-year-old Francisco Javierpadilla-Gutierrez.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin is fighting to hold onto her Senate seat in a tight race against Republican Eric Hovde in Wisconsin.
Forty-five U.S. House of Representatives members, including two from Indiana, will not seek re-election, guaranteeing a new representative.
Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former President Donald Trump will compete for Indiana's 11 electoral votes on Election Day, with a full slate of other federal and state races rounding out the ballot.
This race, which could help tilt the balance of power in Congress, is focused on the same issues as numerous others. They include the issues of abortion, the economy, and immigration.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin is fighting to hold onto her Senate seat in a tight race against Republican Eric Hovde in Wisconsin.
Forty-five U.S. House of Representatives members, including two from Indiana, will not seek re-election, guaranteeing a new representative.
Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former President Donald Trump will compete for Indiana's 11 electoral votes on Election Day, with a full slate of other federal and state races rounding out the ballot.
This race, which could help tilt the balance of power in Congress, is focused on the same issues as numerous others. They include the issues of abortion, the economy, and immigration.
Like all but two U.S. states, Illinois has a winner-take-all system, in which all the state's electoral votes to go to the presidential candidate who wins the popular vote in the state.
For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for Beggar's Night decades ago in hopes of tamping down on hooliganism.
According to the Citizens Utility Board, it will cost another $12.8 billion to complete the project--$5 billion more than previous estimates.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
This is part of a massive recall that includes nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and chicken.
The study said the unique difficulty finding a place in suburban Chicago was the result of a number of factors, including the growth of hip suburbs, big businesses relocating to the area, and high occupancy rates and slow construction.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Three patients at the University of Chicago Medicine are in the trial for the treatment.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Work in the labs at the IFSH in southwest suburban Bedford Park is centered around learning more about why some food products make people sick.
he facility at 650 W. 51st St., about a block east of Halsted Street, closed last week.
According to a statement on the brewery's website, it is closing its doors at its brewpub at 2323 N. Milwaukee Ave. after struggling to rebound following the pandemic.
The South Side warehouse has more than 200 employees, according to the union that represents 75 members.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
In addition to talking about his work, Bennett will be presenting the award for Best Music Video at the festival.
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Today, voters decide the next president. Here's what we are watching on Election Day.
Around 9:30 p.m., police said the driver hit construction equipment and a worker at Kinzie Street before leaving the scene. The victim has been identified as 54-year-old Francisco Javierpadilla-Gutierrez.
Grab your umbrella before heading to the polls on Election Day.
A Chicago Police officer was killed in a shootout in the East Chatham neighborhood Monday night.
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An occupant of the vehicle was also struck by the gunfire and killed.
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Grab your umbrella before heading to the polls on Election Day.
The worker has been identified as 54-year-old Francisco Javierpadilla-Gutierrez.
The man city records document as the owner of the alley declined several requests for an interview, but could be seen repeatedly driving a forklift through CBS News Chicago's shot.
Investor interest in South Shore has steadily increased with investors buying single family homes and condos.
The accused killer has a decade-long documented history of attacking law enforcement, inmates, and mental health staff. He was even issued a jail ID card alerting staff of his security threat.
Jackson has been waiting for this specific decision since his release from prison two weeks ago
The skull has been identified as Esther Granger, a 17-year-old girl who died in Indiana, in 1866.
Jayden Dawson shot 7 of 17 from the field, including 3 for 9 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 5 from the line for the Ramblers.
Jacob Meyer scored 23 points, shooting 8 for 14 (4 for 9 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Blue Demons.
The Bulls, playing without injured leading scorer Zach LaVine, were unable to take the lead after falling behind by 15 points.
The Wildcats were without senior Brooks Barnhizer, who started every game a year ago, due to a lower-body injury.
Riley made all four of his 3-pointers in the second half, including a four-point play with 5:14 left.
The officer, identified as 26-year-old Enrique Martinez, was struck multiple times.
All three victims were taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in fair condition.
Police said Daniel Schmidt punched a 74-year-old man in the face after refusing to go to the back of the line at an early voting site in Orland Park.
"Jaydin was known for his kind heart, vibrant personality, and the positive impact he had on everyone around him," Argo Community High School principal Brandon Cotter said of the boy who was killed.
In each of four incidents, the robber claimed to have a gun and handed the store or restaurant employee a handwritten note announcing a robbery.
