The Latest: Fox ‘gratified’ that charges dropped

CHICAGO (AP) — 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.”
Smollett’s character was removed from the fin