‘Empire’ Actor Jussie Smollett Indicted on 16 Felony Counts by Grand Jury

Empire actor Jussie Smollett leaves Cook County jail after posting bond on Feb. 21, 2019 in Chicago, Ill. Smollett has been accused with arranging a homophobic, racist attack on himself in an attempt to raise his profile because he was dissatisfied with his salary. Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images

A Chicago grand jury indicted Jussie Smollett, the “Empire” actor, on 16 counts for allegedly lying to police about what he described to be a hate crime attack, according to reports on March. 8.

In February, he was charged with disorderly conduct and released on $100,000 bail.