Actor Jussie Smollett has finalized a payment of $50,000 to a Chicago charity, effectively ending a long-running legal dispute with the city. The dispute originated from allegations that Smollett orchestrated a hate crime against himself in January 2019. Chicago officials sought to recover the costs incurred during the police investigation into the alleged incident.
Smollett has consistently denied staging the attack and maintained his innocence throughout the legal proceedings. The initial investigation led to charges against Smollett, which were later dropped, then reinstated by a special prosecutor. He was eventually found guilty of lying to police, but that conviction was later overturned.
The payment to the charity brings closure to the city's legal pursuit, although the case continues to be a subject of public discussion and scrutiny. The details of the charity receiving the donation have not been publicly disclosed.
Jussie Smollett Pays $50,000 to Chicago Charity, Ending Legal Dispute
Actor Jussie Smollett has paid $50,000 to a Chicago charity, resolving a legal battle stemming from allegations that he staged a hate crime in 2019. The payment concludes the city's efforts to recoup costs associated with investigating the incident. Smollett has consistently maintained his innocence. The case drew national attention and sparked widespread debate.
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