Actor Jussie Smollett pleaded not guilty in a Chicago criminal court on Thursday to 16 counts of disorderly conduct for allegedly lying to investigators about being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack.
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett arrives at the Leighton Criminal Court Building in Chicago on March 14.
Actor Jussie Smollett pleaded not guilty Thursday to 16 counts of disorderly conduct for allegedly lying to investigators about being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack. The 36-year-old “Empire” star walked confidently into the Leighton Criminal Court Building in Chicago, where Cook County Circuit Court Judge Steven Watkins was assigned to preside over the attention-grabbing case. He wore aviator sunglasses and a blue suit, and kept his head held high. He was accompanied by attorney Tina Glandian and an entourage.Glandian entered the plea on his behalf. Smollett’s next court date was scheduled for April 17, according to the Associated Press.
Smollett will be allowed to travel to New York and Los Angeles, where his attorneys are based, without asking court permission, but he must notify pre-trial services before leaving the state,
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