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Accused of staging a fake hate crime in Chicago and sentenced to five months behind bars for lying to the police, Jussie Smollett has become synonymous with a hoax that underscored the larger cacophony of racism, homophobia, and political fissures in America.
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'Empire' Creator Lee Daniels Confirms Jussie Smollett Is Not Returning to Show
A report that "Empire's" writers have been preparing for Smollett's return are "not factual"
'Empire' to End After Season 6
And there are still 'no plans' for Jussie Smollett to return.
'Empire' Renewed for Season 6, 'No Plans' For Jussie Smollett to Return
The embattled actor was written out of Season 5's final two episodes
'Empire' Stars Call for Jussie Smollett's Return in Season 6
The 'Empire' family stands behind Smollett.
Taraji P. Henson Expects 'Empire' to Bring Back Jussie Smollett
Charges against Smollett were dropped.
Charges Dropped Against 'Empire' Star Jussie Smollett, Record 'Wiped Clean'
Smollett had been accused of falsely reporting a hate crime.