Jussie Smollett’s alleged hate crime hoax trial begins today

Flanked by attorneys and supporters, actor Jussie Smollett walks out of the Leighton Criminal Courthouse on 24 February, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo: Getty/ Nuccio DiNuzzo)

The case, full of twists and turns, has fascinated the world, and could soon reach its conclusion nearly three years after it began.

Before Jussie Smollett ever claimed he had been the victim of a racist, homophobic attack, the actor…