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In this Monday, May 14, 2018, file photo, actor and singer Jussie Smollett attends the Fox Networks Group 2018 programming presentation after party at Wollman Rink in Central Park in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Key moments since Jussie Smollett reported Chicago attack

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FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2019 file photo, &quot;Empire&quot; actor Jussie Smollett leaves Cook County jail following his release in Chicago. A Cook County grand jury on Friday, March 8, 2019 has indicted Smollett on 16 felony charges after authorities say he falsely told police that he was attacked by two men in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)

The Latest: Smollett attorney: Indictment is ‘vindictive’

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Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin, left, shoots against Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 8, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Griffin helps Pistons knock off Bulls 112-104

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

In this June 30, 2013, file photo, R. Kelly performs at the BET Awards in Los Angeles. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Invision/AP, File)

After making millions, R. Kelly could be left with nothing

By COREY WILLIAMS and DON BABWIN - Associated Press

In this Wednesday, March 6, 2019 booking photo released by the Cook County Sheriff’s Office is R. Kelly. A Cook County Sheriff's Office official says singer Kelly won't be released from jail until he pays $161,000 in back child support he owes. Sheriff's office spokeswoman Sophia Ansari says Kelly was taken into custody Wednesday during a hearing over the child support and that his next hearing is scheduled for next Wednesday, March 13. (Cook County Sheriff’s Office via AP)

R. Kelly says ex-wife destroyed his name, others stole money

By TAMMY WEBBER and DON BABWIN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2014 file photo, recording artist R. Kelly performs at The 56th Annual Grammy Awards Salute to Industry Icons with Clive Davis in Beverly Hills, Calif. R. Kelly, the R&amp;B star who has been trailed for decades by allegations that he violated underage girls and women and held some as virtual slaves, was charged Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, with aggravated sexual abuse involving four victims, including at least three between the ages of 13 and 17. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Invision/AP, File)

Timeline of R. Kelly’s life and career

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Former U.S. Rep. speaks to reporters at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse, Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Schock has agreed to repay tens of thousands of dollars in taxes and to campaign committees in exchange for prosecutors dismissing his felony corruption case. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

Prosecutors to drop all charges against ex-Rep. Aaron Schock

By SARA BURNETT and CARYN ROUSSEAU - Associated Press

Stevens scores 18 as Penn State fends off Rutgers, 66-65

By EVERETT MERRILL - Associated Press

Former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock walks with his lawyers into the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago, Wednesday morning, March 6, 2019. Schock was scheduled to appear in court for the first time since the U.S. Supreme Court declined to get involved in his corruption case. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

The Latest: Schock: ‘No doubt’ prosecutors targeted him

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FILE - In this Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 file photo, R. Kelly walks out of Cook County Jail with his defense attorney, Steve Greenberg, after posting $100,000 bail, in Chicago. In his first interview since being charged with sexually abusing four people, including three underage girls, R. Kelly says he &quot;didn't do this stuff&quot; and he's &quot;fighting for his life. Kelly gave the interview to Gayle King of &quot;CBS This Morning,&quot; with excerpts airing Tuesday night, March 5, 2019, and the full interview airing Wednesday and Thursday morning. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP, File)

The Latest: Women say parents lying about Kelly, want money

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Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons, center, dunks the ball past Orlando Magic's Nikola Vucevic, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Redick hits 6 3-pointers, 76ers hold off Magic 114-106

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Queen Latifah speaks during the Women in the World Summit at Lincoln Center, April 6, 2017. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) ** FILE **

Queen Latifah sticks by Jussie Smollett on ‘MAGA country’ attack claim: ‘I gotta go with him’

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

In this Dec. 27, 2018, photo, video blogger Shawn Cotton, left, poses for a portrait with rapper Wayne Walker, who performs under the stage name 30 Rich, after Cotton interviewed Walker for his YouTube channel “Say Cheese TV,” in Fort Worth, Texas. The killing of Zack Stoner, a pioneer in a new genre of news in which videographers interview street gangs and rappers in high-crime areas, has unnerved other gangland reporters nationwide, including Cotton. (AP Photo/John L. Mone)

Telling stories of gang life, while risking their own

By MICHAEL TARM - Associated Press

Former LA Galaxy MLS soccer midfielder David Beckham looks at a statue of himself at Legends Plaza in front of Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif., Saturday, March 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Galaxy unveil statue of Beckham before 2-1 win over Chicago

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Regional Senate hearings set on Illinois construction needs

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Gov. J.B. Pritzker is congratulated by lawmakers after delivering his first budget address to a joint session of the llinois House and Senate at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune via AP)

Environmentalists, shoppers differ on Illinois bag tax

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Amtrak blames Chicago Union Station delays on ‘human error’

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Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews, upper right, and Anaheim Ducks defenseman Hampus Lindholm vie for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Kane helps Blackhawks rally to 4-3 win over Ducks

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Townes carries Loyola of Chicago over Northern Iowa 56-55

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Chicago federal jury convicts investment manager of fraud

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