Jussie Smollett is an American actor, singer, and songwriter who was arrested and charged with filing a false police report in connection with an alleged hate crime against him. In connection with this case, he was held in the Cook County Jail in Chicago, Illinois.
Smollett’s arrest and subsequent incarceration gained significant media attention, as the case raised questions about race, homophobia, and the justice system. The case also sparked a debate about the appropriate use of hate crime laws and the potential consequences of making false reports.