Empire star allegedly attacked in possible hate crime

Wow...

Jussie Smollet's alleged "attack" is not over, because the City of Chicago is demanding $130,000 from the actor or else, but the actor has told Chicago officials to go pound sand.

The Chicago Corporation Counsel -- who handles civil claims for the City -- fired off a letter to Jussie demanding he pay the $130k, which represents, among other things, overtime pay for cops who investigated the case.

The Corporation Counsel writes, "Over two dozen detectives and police officers participated in the investigation, ultimately spending weeks investigating your false claims."

The letter goes on to say they have the goods, saying, "The Chicago police investigation revealed that you knowingly filed a false police report and had in fact orchestrated your own attack."

And, then comes the threat ... the City is demanding "immediate payment of the $130,106.15" within 7 days. If Jussie doesn't ante up, the Corporation Counsel vows to "prosecute you for making a false statement under the Municipal Code of Chicago." This is separate from the criminal case that was just dismissed.

The penalty is no jail, but a fine of no less than $500 ... but here's the deal -- the city could go after Jussie for 3 times the actual damages, or more than $390,000. Although the penalties are only monetary, it could amount to a finding by a judge or jury that Jussie faked the attack.

Jussie's response was immediate and clear ... a spokesperson told TMZ, "It is the Mayor and the Police Chief who owe Jussie an apology for dragging an innocent man's character through the mud. Jussie has paid enough.."

 

Kim Foxx is attempting to have her staff find similar case outcomes to cover her ass, lolsmh.

 

Illinois lawmaker proposes bill to CUT Empire's 'generous' 30 percent tax credit if it keeps Jussie Smollett on the payroll

Lol...rich liberals getting tax cuts. Shhhh #hypocritical

Oh and whike you and l pay State income taxes....Rich Jussie and co got a 30-45% tax break on their incomes..

Can't make this shit up...

'Not only does it get a blanket tax credit of 30 percent on production spending, but the state also offers a 30 percent credit on salaries of up to $100,000 and an additional 15 percent credit on the salaries of people who live in an economically disadvantaged area.'

 

Jussie & his team are still out here making up bullshit about his story:

 

"Ladies and Gentleman....WE GOT EM!!!" @ColiBreh1 @RicardoCooper

 

The headlines just get worse and worse...
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news...-kim-foxx-jussie-smollett-20190329-story.html

 

Had to bump this thread because the Jussie Smollet trial finally started this week.

 

Testimony today with one of the Nigeran brothers was all about gay sex and condoms. Thanks to prodding by Smollet's lawyer.

 

Monday (12/6/21) morning recap:

Tuesday (12/7/21) morning recap:

Wednesday (12/8/21) morning recap: