Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett is convicted of staging a hate crime attack against himself on a cold Chicago night.  Smollett was convicted on five disorderly conduct count and sentenced to 150 days. In reality, he spent only six days behind bars while maintaining his innocence.  Now the Illinois Supreme Court has overturned Smollett's conviction. The court did not consider where the actor committed the crime, only that his constitutional rights were violated when he was prosecuted again after  the original charges were dropped.  

The state's highest court sided has ordered the case against Smollett be dismissed.

Joining Nancy Grace today: Forensics expert Karen Smith, Los Angeles psychoanalyst Dr. Bethany Marshall and Atlanta criminal lawyer Darryl Cohen.   

Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett is convicted of staging a hate crime attack against himself on a cold Chicago night.  Smollett was convicted on five disorderly conduct count and sentenced to 150 days. In reality, he spent only six days behind bars while maintaining his innocence.  Now the Illinois Supreme Court has overturned Smollett's conviction. The court did not consider where the actor committed the crime, only that his constitutional rights were violated when he was prosecuted again after  the original charges were dropped.  
The state's highest court sided has ordered the case against Smollett be dismissed.
Joining Nancy Grace today: Forensics expert Karen Smith, Los Angeles psychoanalyst Dr. Bethany Marshall and Atlanta criminal lawyer Darryl Cohen.

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Nancy Grace dives deep into the day’s most shocking crimes and asks the tough questions in her new daily podcast – Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. Nancy Grace had a perfect conviction record during her decade as a prosecutor and used her TV show to find missing people, fugitives on the run and unseen clues. Now, she will use the power of her huge social media following and the immediacy of the internet to deliver daily bombshells!

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 "Empire" Star  Jussie Smollett  Convicted For FAKING FELONY HATE CRIME: Conviction Overturned

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More images from Nancy Guthrie's home cameras have been recovered by the FBI as the search for the 84-year-old grandmother continues.

Those images are thumbnail images from the motion-activated cameras, pointed at the backyard, side yard and swimming pool.  Disappointing though, is that the cameras did not capture footage from the night of the abduction record, nor did it record anything suspicious, reportedly.

Law enforcement has tracked down thousands of leads, as the increase in the reward was announced. Several people have been detained, but none lead to actionable information about Nancy Guthrie.  

If you have information on the abduction of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, call 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or submit tips online at tips.fbi.gov with any information.

More images from Nancy Guthrie's home cameras have been recovered by the FBI as the search for the 84-year-old grandmother continues.
Those images are thumbnail images from the motion-activated cameras, pointed at the backyard, side yard and swimming pool.&nbsp; Disappointing though, is that the cameras did not capture footage from the night of the abduction record, nor did it record anything suspicious, reportedly.
Law enforcement has tracked down thousands of leads, as the increase in the reward was announced. Several people have been detained, but none lead to actionable information about Nancy Guthrie.&nbsp;&nbsp;
If you have information on the abduction of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, call 1-800-CALL-FBI&nbsp;(1-800-225-5324)&nbsp;or submit tips online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices" data-processed="true">tips.fbi.gov</a> with any information.

SAVANNAH GUTHRIE MOM MISSING : DAY 44

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In Washington, two young parents are facing serious murder charges following the tragic death of their newborn baby.  
A request for a welfare check by a resident of West Virginia led to the tragic discovery of a body concealed beneath a blanket on a porch.

In Washington, two young parents are facing serious murder charges following the tragic death of their newborn baby. &nbsp; A request for a welfare check by a resident of West Virginia led to the tragic discovery of a body concealed beneath a blanket on a porch.

Mom Allegedly Filmed Upbeat TikTok Dance in Hospital Room as Weeks‑Old Son Lay Dying From "Abusive Head Trauma" | Crime Alert 6AM 03.16.26

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Jurors heard explosive testimony about alleged drugging and humiliating encounters during the trial of twins Oren and Alon Alexander and their older brother Tal.  The defense maintained the brothers innocence throughout.  Oren and Alon Alexander and brother Tal faced an original 12-count indictment for sex trafficking, sexual abuse, and conspiracy to commit sex trafficking. Some counts were dropped.  Now the jury returns a guilty verdict.  They face life in prison. 

The three brothers come from a high-profile real estate background. Tal and Oren brokered a $47 million deal for their father in 2012 and a $240 million Manhattan condo sale in 2019. Alon attended law school before joining the family's private security company, Kent Security.

Each brother has been accused of forcible rape by at least 10 women. All three are indicted on federal sex trafficking charges, while Oren and Alon also face sexual battery charges in Florida.

The Alexanders have denied the allegations in civil cases, with their representatives suggesting the accusers are attempting to extort them.

Court documents detail accounts from alleged victims. "Victim-1" claims she was raped by Tal Alexander and other men in 2021 at a home in the Hamptons. She says she felt unwell after drinking a glass of wine, then recalled Tal holding her down as another man entered the room.

She later woke up in a separate room, where a camcorder was set up.

Another alleged victim, referred to as "Victim-2," told investigators that Oren raped her. She says Oren gave her a cocktail, after which she felt strange and struggled to walk. Alon then took her to a bedroom to lie down. She recalls waking up to find Oren in the room.

He allegedly pulled down her bathing suit and raped her while she was "physically impaired and could not move."

 Joining Nancy Grace today:
Neama Rahmani – Former Federal Prosecutor-turned-Trial Attorney; Author: “Harvard to Hashtag;” INSTAGRAM: @Neamarahmani/ X: @NeamaRahmani
Caryn L. Stark – Psychologist, Renowned TV and Radio Trauma Expert and Consultant; Instagram: carynpsych/FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice
Bill Daly – Former FBI Investigator and Forensic Photography, Security Expert
Lynn Shaw - Founder and Executive Director of Lynn’s Warriors  Host of Lynn’s Warriors on YouTube;  X: @lynns_warriors Youtube: @LynnsWarriors
Christina Aguayo – National News Anchor, Salem News Channel; Facebook: @ChristinaAguayoNews, Instagram: @Christina.AguayoNew

 

Jurors heard explosive testimony about alleged drugging and humiliating encounters during the trial of twins Oren and Alon Alexander and their older brother Tal.&nbsp; The defense maintained the brothers innocence throughout.&nbsp; Oren and Alon Alexander and brother Tal faced an original 12-count indictment for sex trafficking, sexual abuse, and conspiracy to commit sex trafficking. Some counts were dropped.&nbsp; Now the jury returns a guilty verdict.&nbsp; They face life in prison.&nbsp;
The three brothers come from a high-profile real estate background. Tal and Oren brokered a $47 million deal for their father in 2012 and a $240 million Manhattan condo sale in 2019. Alon attended law school before joining the family's private security company, Kent Security.
Each brother has been accused of forcible rape by at least 10 women. All three are indicted on federal sex trafficking charges, while Oren and Alon also face sexual battery charges in Florida.
The Alexanders have denied the allegations in civil cases, with their representatives suggesting the accusers are attempting to extort them.
Court documents detail accounts from alleged victims. "Victim-1" claims she was raped by Tal Alexander and other men in 2021 at a home in the Hamptons. She says she felt unwell after drinking a glass of wine, then recalled Tal holding her down as another man entered the room.
She later woke up in a separate room, where a camcorder was set up.
Another alleged victim, referred to as "Victim-2," told investigators that Oren raped her. She says Oren gave her a cocktail, after which she felt strange and struggled to walk. Alon then took her to a bedroom to lie down. She recalls waking up to find Oren in the room.
He allegedly pulled down her bathing suit and raped her while she was "physically impaired and could not move."
&nbsp;Joining Nancy Grace today:
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<li>Neama Rahmani &ndash; Former Federal Prosecutor-turned-Trial Attorney; Author: &ldquo;Harvard to Hashtag;&rdquo; INSTAGRAM: @Neamarahmani/ X: @NeamaRahmani</li>
<li><a href="http://www.carynstark.com/">Caryn L. Stark</a>&nbsp;&ndash; Psychologist, Renowned TV and Radio Trauma Expert and Consultant; Instagram: carynpsych/FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice</li>
<li>Bill Daly &ndash; Former FBI Investigator and Forensic Photography, Security Expert</li>
<li><a href="http://lynnswarrior.org">Lynn Shaw</a> - Founder and Executive Director of Lynn&rsquo;s Warriors&nbsp; Host of Lynn&rsquo;s Warriors on YouTube;&nbsp; X: @lynns_warriors Youtube: @LynnsWarriors</li>
<li><a href="http://ChristinaAguayoNews.Com">Christina Aguayo</a> &ndash; National News Anchor, Salem News Channel; Facebook: @ChristinaAguayoNews, Instagram: @Christina.AguayoNew</li>
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Jury Brings Down Hammer on Alexander Bros Sex Trafficking Trial After They "Celebrated" Rapes

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"Empire" Star Jussie Smollett Convicted For FAKING FELONY HATE CRIME: Conviction Overturned

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