Hayes joked about Smollett's legal troubles while accepting GLAAD's Stephen F. Kolzak Award
Smollett said he has been "truthful and consistent...since day one"
Chicago police accuse the Empire actor of lying about an alleged anti-gay, racist attack on Jan. 29
Roberts was asked if she should have been more aggressive in her questioning of Smollett
Smollett won't appear in the final two episodes of season five after accusations he staged an anti-gay attack
Smollett's legal team said the accusations against him were part of "an organized law enforcement spectacle"
Empire's Jussie Smollett is in "good condition" after being assaulted by two men, who tied a rope around his neck before fleeing the scene
The Empire star gives a fiery interview on the state of the nation ahead of his D.C. show
The Empire star goes on Ellen to set the record straight