29 January 2019,Chicago police say they're investigating a suspected racist and homophobic attack of Jussie - real name Justin - Smollett by two masked men which happened at about 2am.
They 14 February: 'Persons of interest' arrested by policesay the actor was punched in the face, had an "unknown chemical substance" poured on him and a rope wrapped around his neck.
Jussie Smollett tells police the two attackers also made reference to MAGA (make America great again) - the slogan often used by President Donald Trump and his supporters.
He goes to a doctor and police describe his condition as "good".
30 January: An outpouring of support from celebrities
14 February: 'Persons of interest' arrested by police
20 February: Jussie Smollett is charged by police
Chicago police say the actor is charged with "disorderly conduct/filing a false police report".