'Never in my life': Jussie Smollett, testifying in his defense, denies any fake hate crime plot

Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett took the witness stand in his own criminal trial Monday, forcefully denying any involvement in the alleged fake hate crime attack that thrust him into Chicago’s collective consciousness nearly three years ago.

‘Never in my life’: Jussie Smollett, testifying in …

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Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett took the witness stand in his own criminal trial Monday, forcefully denying any involvement in the alleged fake hate crime attack that thrust him into Chicago’s collective consciousness nearly three years ago.

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WGN Morning News' St. Patrick's Day Extravaganza

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WGN Morning News' St. Patrick's Day Extravaganza!

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Mr. Fix It Lou Manfredini joins WGN Morning News with some of the best green products.

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Brothers Luke and Liam Dalton deliver this Friday's forecast at the St. Patrick's Day Extravaganza!

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Nora Doyle, the South Side Irish Parade Queen makes an appearance at the WGN St. Patrick's Day Parade Extravaganza!

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Mother McAuley Show Choir & A Capella Group performs at the WGN ST. Patrick's Day Extravaganza!

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Beloved Sout Side native comedian Pat McGann makes an appearance during the WGN St. Patrick's Day Extravaganza!

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WGN's Lord of the Limerick is back!

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Jesse White joins the WGN Morning News St. Patrick's Day Extravaganza and shows off his talented tumbling team!

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WGN Morning News’ St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza …

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Lord of the Limerick is back!

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Mother McAuley Show Choir & A Capella Group performs …

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Jesse White Tumbling Team is in the house!

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