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The City of Chicago is demanding actor Jussie Smollett a bill for investigating what they say was a publicity stunt. He's accused of staging a hate crime against himself, but charges against Smollett were unexpectedly dropped. Dean Reynolds has the latest.
The decision by Chicago DA Kim Foxx to drop chargers against Jussie Smollett has come under fire
Trump called the situation an "embarrassment to our nation" in an early morning tweet on Thursday
Jussie Smollett's legal team is accusing Chicago officials and police of trying to "smear" the "Empire" actor. It follows an angry response to the dropping of all charges against Smollett, who was accused of staging a hate crime against himself. Adriana Diaz spoke to Chicago's top prosecutor, Kim Foxx, about the case.
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx recused herself after communicating with a Smollett relative
All criminal charges against actor Jussie Smollett have been dropped, weeks after police accused him of staging a hate crime against himself. Now Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx is defending the decision. Adriana Diaz reports.
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Prosecutors dropped all 16 felony counts against the "Empire" actor with little explanation, but the lead prosecutor says he believes actor is guilty
Some Chicago city officials are expressing shock after prosecutors dropped all 16 charges against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz joined CBSN after speaking with the prosecutor who made the controversial decision.
Chicago's mayor and police superintendent say they're furious that actor Jussie Smollett is no longer facing criminal charges. Prosecutors dropped all 16 felony counts Tuesday with little explanation. Smollett was accused of faking a racist, homophobic beating, allegedly because he was unhappy about his pay on the show "Empire." He denies that. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the case she calls "totally not typical."
Lawyers with the Chicago police department are trying to determine if they can legally release evidence in the investigation despite a judge sealing the case
A sudden decision to drop criminal charges against actor Jussie Smollett in Chicago is bringing angry reaction and raising major legal questions. Mayor Rahm Emanuel calls it a "whitewash of justice." Smollett was charged with 16 felony counts earlier this month after allegedly lying to police that he was targeted in a hate-crime attack. The cast member of "Empire" denies the allegations. Adriana Diaz reports.
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Actor Jussie Smollett was accused of staging a hate crime against himself. But on Tuesday, Chicago prosecutors dropped all charges and a judge sealed the case. Adriana Diaz reports.
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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Tuesday after charges against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett were dropped that "this is a whitewash of justice." He spoke alongside the superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, Eddie Johnson. Watch their remarks.
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett spoke to reporters in Chicago Tuesday after his attorneys said all criminal charged against the "Empire" actor have been dropped and "his record has been wiped clean."
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Actor Jussie Smollett pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges of lying to police and staging a hate crime on himself. His defense said the indictment is "redundant and vindictive." Dean Reynolds has the latest.
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett pleaded not guilty in a Chicago courtroom Thursday on charges he lied to police. Prosecutors allege Smollett staged a hate-crime attack against himself. CBS News national correspondent Dean Reynolds was inside the courtroom, and joins CBSN with more about the case.
A lawyer for the "Empire" actor entered not guilty pleas on his behalf to 16 counts of disorderly conduct
Former President Donald Trump is projected to return to the White House after securing victories in several battleground states.
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin's projected victory, securing a third term in the Senate, is a key win for Democrats in Wisconsin.
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Control of the House is in limbo as votes continue to be tallied.
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Former President Donald Trump is projected to return to the White House after securing victories in several battleground states.
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A military judge has ruled that plea agreements struck by alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants are valid, a government official said Wednesday.
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From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.
While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for customers. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more.
The presidential race and high-profile congressional contests may be dominating election coverage and fundraising, but many local and state elections are poised to affect the nation's progress on climate action and the shift toward clean energy. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New Yorkers celebrated the festivities.
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Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the mainland U.S. For many places across Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas, recovery could take months or even years — and the next president will play a vital role in what that process looks like when they take office in three months. Here's what to know about Project 2025, former President Donald Trump's and Vice President Kamala Harris' stances on extreme weather, disaster recovery, and the root of the increasing frequency and power of storms — climate change.
Cory Martin watched crime shows, including "Dexter" and "The First 48," for tips on how to get away with the killing, prosecutors said.
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A ship carried crates of bananas that concealed identically designed boxes containing the cocaine, police said.
Navy ships arrived to intercept the boat, which was carrying 102 packages filled with bricks of cocaine, authorities said.
The teenagers involved were on their way to secondary school, police sources said.
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Senator John McCain joined Face the Nation in 2015 after the collapse of a pro-American government in Yemen. He spoke about the situation on the ground and what could happen next.
Vice President Kamala Harris opted not to speak to her supporters on election night, but gave a speech on Wednesday conceding the election to former President Donald Trump. NOTUS politics reporter Jasmine Wright describes the election night scene at Harris' alma mater Howard University. Semafor politics reporter Kadia Goba discusses House Democrats' reaction to Harris' loss.
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Leaders around the world reacted to former President Donald Trump winning the U.S. presidency again. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it a "huge victory" and his office said the two spoke for 20 minutes on Wednesday. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
President-elect Donald Trump promised to fire special counsel Jack Smith and the Department of Justice said it will wind down the cases against Trump before his inauguration. Rick Pildes, constitutional and election law expert, joins CBS News to break down what Trump's win means for his federal and state criminal cases.