DEVELOPING: The jury has reached a verdict in the case against actor Jussie Smollett, who was charged with lying about a racist attack.
Smollett was charged with six counts of felony disorderly conduct for allegedly filing a false police report.The defense rested its case on Tuesday, with Smollett taking the stand in his own defense.
He alleged Abimbola and Ola Osundairo, the brothers who carried out the assault, were lying when they said during the trial that they were friends of Smollett and had been paid $3,500 to carry out the attack.Actor Jussie Smollett departs the courtyard after day six of his trial in Chicago, Dec. 7, 2021.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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