Jussie Smollett and Chicago have settled civil suit, court doc says

Chicago Reaches Settlement with Jussie Smollett in Hate Crime Hoax Case

Chicago residents can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the city announces a settlement with actor Jussie Smollett, who infamously staged a hate crime in Streeterville over six years ago.

After facing charges for filing a false report, Smollett was sued by the city to recover the costs incurred by the CPD during the investigation into the hoax. The lawsuit was brought under the False Statements Ordinance and the Cost Recovery Ordinance, holding individuals accountable for expenses resulting from false claims made to the city.

Smollett’s legal team had argued that the city did not provide sufficient evidence to prove that his statements led to overtime costs for the city. However, during a recent federal court hearing, both parties informed the court that a settlement had been reached, pending final documentation.

Details of the settlement remain undisclosed, with a new court hearing scheduled for May 29 to finalize the agreement. This development marks a potential conclusion to a long and controversial legal battle that has captured national attention.

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