Jussie Smollett lawsuit against Chicago is a no go. Smollett attempted to counter-suit against the Chicago Police Department for “malicious prosecution”, However it was thrown out by a federal judge on Wednesday on the grounds that the Empire actor lacks the standing to counter-sue while he has outstanding proceedings against him.
According to NR, U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall also said in her ruling that the police acted properly considering they “had probable cause” to believe that Smollett had staged the alleged hate crime.
Eventually, Cook County State Attorney Kim Foxx dropped the charges against the actor, citing the technically victimless nature of the hoax and his record of service to the community, Special prosecutor Dan Webb filed the new charges in February, after an investigation that began in August.
Smollett is still facing civil lawsuit by The city of Chicago in attempt to recover $130,106 from the Empire actor for the costs of investigating the staged crime,
Smollett, who pleaded not guilty to the felony charges and was released on bond in February, is prepared to go to trial, according to his lawyers.
