Jussie Smollett is back in court for her hate crime case. Here’s what you need to know.

Smollett, 39, starred at the time in the hit Fox TV series “Empire.” News of his alleged assault caused waves as he continued to speak out. Advocacy organizations and celebrities, including his colleagues Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, have publicly expressed support for Smollett. Lee Daniels, who co-created the series with Danny Strong, posted a video on Instagram urging his followers to “love each other no matter what gender orientation we have, because it shows us who we are.” unite on a united front.”