Smollett indicted on 16 counts stemming from reported attack

Smollett indicted on 16 counts stemming from reported attack

<p>A grand jury in Chicago has indicted "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett on 16 felony counts after authorities say he falsely reported that he was attacked by two men in Chicago.</p>

News 12 Staff

•

Mar 8, 2019, 7:32 PM

•

Updated

CT lawmakers move to limit ICE 'vigilantes.' Republicans call the bill 'anti-cop'

02:30

Weather to Watch: A few thunderstorms may bring strong winds tonight

Greenwich Hospital hosts an event for a free head and neck cancer screenings

NorwalkFireFullmarLane430Show041426_2026-04-14-17-13-04

Crews fight 3-Alarm fire on Fullmar Lane in Norwalk

01:57

CT Humane Society offers 'purr-fect' way for kids to practice reading skills

00:33

HouseGOPBudgetVOSOT430Show041426_2026-04-14-18-39-15

GOP budget proposal ties property tax relief to ending Medicaid for undocumented immigrants

02:21

Firefighters respond to multialarm fire in Bridgeport

00:35

Department of Justice suing Connecticut and New Haven over its sanctuary policies

00:15

Norwalk shines blue for Autism Acceptance Month

00:21

State workers’ pay deal heads to Capitol for legislative approval

02:01

Gas prices will “continue to be volatile” as Connecticut drivers pay more at the pump

02:12

Bridgeport Schools to offer free home Wi-Fi for students, families

00:35

0411Fairfielddofrescue_2026-04-12-06-15-47

Good Samaritan rescues large dog from waters of Lake Mohegan

00:16

Erin Stewart, Republican candidate for governor, expected to announce running mate

02:17

'Inspired a lot of kids.' Three-time Stanley Cup champ, Hamden native Jonathan Quick, retires from hockey

00:17

Dallas Wings select Azzi Fudd of UConn No. 1 in WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting

00:10

Car crashes into Aldi on Monroe Turnpike

02:43

Town of Ridgefield looks to preserve Revolutionary War battle site, block townhouse proposal

01:56

cravenfreelunchespkg430show041326_2026-04-13-16-53-14

No such thing as a free lunch? CT lawmakers drop bid for universal school lunches

00:36

lamontinwestport430show041326_2026-04-13-16-41-10_16-35-18,24

Gov. Lamont is 4th speaker in 'Your State, Your Business' speaker series in Westport

info

Newsletter

Send Photos/Videos

Contact

About Us

News Team

News 12 New York

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

more resources

Optimum Corporate

Optimum Service

Advertise on News 12

Careers

Content Removal Policy

Ad Choices

Privacy Manager

Taxing Long Island

News12 New York

Download the App

Where to Watch

Local

Crime

Weather

beWell

The East End

Crime Files

Stony Brook Medicine

Smollett indicted on 16 counts stemming from reported attack

<p>A grand jury in Chicago has indicted "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett on 16 felony counts after authorities say he falsely reported that he was attacked by two men in Chicago.</p>

Top Stories

CT lawmakers move to limit ICE 'vigilantes.' Republicans call the bill 'anti-cop'

Weather to Watch: A few thunderstorms may bring strong winds tonight

Greenwich Hospital hosts an event for a free head and neck cancer screenings

Crews fight 3-Alarm fire on Fullmar Lane in Norwalk

CT Humane Society offers 'purr-fect' way for kids to practice reading skills

GOP budget proposal ties property tax relief to ending Medicaid for undocumented immigrants

Firefighters respond to multialarm fire in Bridgeport

Department of Justice suing Connecticut and New Haven over its sanctuary policies

Norwalk shines blue for Autism Acceptance Month

State workers’ pay deal heads to Capitol for legislative approval

Gas prices will “continue to be volatile” as Connecticut drivers pay more at the pump

Bridgeport Schools to offer free home Wi-Fi for students, families

Good Samaritan rescues large dog from waters of Lake Mohegan

Erin Stewart, Republican candidate for governor, expected to announce running mate

'Inspired a lot of kids.' Three-time Stanley Cup champ, Hamden native Jonathan Quick, retires from hockey

Dallas Wings select Azzi Fudd of UConn No. 1 in WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting

Car crashes into Aldi on Monroe Turnpike

Town of Ridgefield looks to preserve Revolutionary War battle site, block townhouse proposal

No such thing as a free lunch? CT lawmakers drop bid for universal school lunches

Gov. Lamont is 4th speaker in 'Your State, Your Business' speaker series in Westport

Taxing Long Island

News12 New York

Download the App

Where to Watch

Local

Crime

Weather

beWell

The East End

Crime Files

Stony Brook Medicine

Smollett indicted on 16 counts stemming from reported attack

<p>A grand jury in Chicago has indicted &quot;Empire&quot; actor Jussie Smollett on 16 felony counts after authorities say he falsely reported that he was attacked by two men in Chicago.</p>

Top Stories

CT lawmakers move to limit ICE 'vigilantes.' Republicans call the bill 'anti-cop'

Weather to Watch: A few thunderstorms may bring strong winds tonight

Greenwich Hospital hosts an event for a free head and neck cancer screenings

Crews fight 3-Alarm fire on Fullmar Lane in Norwalk

CT Humane Society offers 'purr-fect' way for kids to practice reading skills

GOP budget proposal ties property tax relief to ending Medicaid for undocumented immigrants

Firefighters respond to multialarm fire in Bridgeport

Department of Justice suing Connecticut and New Haven over its sanctuary policies

Norwalk shines blue for Autism Acceptance Month

State workers’ pay deal heads to Capitol for legislative approval

Gas prices will “continue to be volatile” as Connecticut drivers pay more at the pump

Bridgeport Schools to offer free home Wi-Fi for students, families

Good Samaritan rescues large dog from waters of Lake Mohegan

Erin Stewart, Republican candidate for governor, expected to announce running mate

'Inspired a lot of kids.' Three-time Stanley Cup champ, Hamden native Jonathan Quick, retires from hockey

Dallas Wings select Azzi Fudd of UConn No. 1 in WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting

Car crashes into Aldi on Monroe Turnpike

Town of Ridgefield looks to preserve Revolutionary War battle site, block townhouse proposal

No such thing as a free lunch? CT lawmakers drop bid for universal school lunches

Gov. Lamont is 4th speaker in 'Your State, Your Business' speaker series in Westport

<p>A grand jury in Chicago has indicted "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett on 16 felony counts after authorities say he falsely reported that he was attacked by two men in Chicago.</p>