The Latest on the case against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett (all times local):8 p.m.Fox Television, which produces "Empire," says it is "gratified" that all charges against actor Jussie Smollett have been dropped. In one-sentence statement, Fox says: "Jussie Smollett has always maintained his innocence and we are gratified that all charges against him have been dismissed." ———1:55 p.m.Chicago's police union is outraged but not surprised that prosecutors dropped charges against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett. ———12:50 p.m.Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is calling the dropping of charges against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett "a whitewash of justice." Attorneys for "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett say charges alleging he lied to police about attack have been dropped.

Source: ABC News March 26, 2019 18:18 UTC