After years of legal battles and controversy, it seems that the saga of Jussie Smollett’s hate crime hoax in Chicago may finally be coming to an end. According to recent court documents, the city has reached a settlement with the actor, who was accused of staging a fake hate crime in Streeterville.
The city had filed a lawsuit against Smollett in an effort to recoup the costs incurred by the Chicago Police Department during their investigation into the incident. The lawsuit was based on the city’s False Statements Ordinance, which prohibits individuals from making false statements to the city, as well as the Cost Recovery Ordinance, which holds individuals responsible for expenses accrued by the city due to false claims.
Smollett’s legal team had argued that the city had failed to provide sufficient evidence that his statements had directly caused the city to incur overtime costs. However, it seems that both parties have now come to an agreement, as they appeared in federal court for a status hearing where they informed the judge that a settlement had been reached.
Details of the settlement have not been made public, as both parties requested more time to finalize the documentation. The next hearing has been scheduled for May 29, where more information may be revealed.
This development marks a potential end to a long and contentious legal battle that has captured national attention. The resolution of this case will undoubtedly have lasting implications for both Smollett and the city of Chicago.
As this story continues to unfold, we will provide updates and analysis on this case. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.
