Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett was due in court on Monday for arraignment on renewed felony charges.
He's being charged with making false reports to Chicago police about being attacked in a hate crime.
Smollett is also being accused of staging in a bid to advance his career.
Smollett was indicted on Feb.
11 on six counts of disorderly conduct.
It capped a five-month investigation by a court-appointed special prosecutor.