-This item has been corrected to reflect that both sides agreed to allowing cameras in the courtroom at Smollett’s next hearing, which is on Thursday. ——12:05 p.m.“Empire” actor Jussie Smollett has arrived at a hearing in Chicago where lawyers will discuss whether cameras should be allowed in the courtroom during his disorderly conduct trial. ——9:25 a.m.“Empire” actor Jussie Smollett is expected at a Chicago hearing to discuss whether cameras will be allowed in the courtroom during his disorderly conduct case. A spokeswoman for Smollett’s attorneys says the actor is expected to attend Tuesday’s hearing in Cook County criminal court. Smollett’s attorneys have called the charges “prosecutorial overkill” and say the actor maintains his innocence.

Source: National Post March 12, 2019 17:12 UTC