US EditionJussie Smollett donates to Chicago charity in city settlement
- In 2025, Jussie Smollett agreed to contribute $50,000 to a local Chicago nonprofit as part of a settlement resolving a lawsuit related to his fabricated 2019 hate crime allegations.
- In 2019, Chicago filed a lawsuit against Smollett seeking reimbursement of over $130,000 spent on investigating his fabricated attack claims after he failed to make a required payment by the deadline.
- As part of the settlement, Smollett will contribute $50,000 to a Chicago-based organization that offers arts and educational programs aimed at supporting disadvantaged young people in the community.
- A city spokesperson stated that the agreement offers an equitable and positive conclusion, enabling everyone involved to finally put this six-year-old matter behind them.
- The agreement allows the city and Smollett to move forward after years of legal proceedings linked to the disputed 2019 incident near his Chicago apartment.
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Renowned actor, Jussie Smollett, has recently announced the resolution of his legal ordeal with the Chicago government officers. On May 23, Smollett extended his appreciation to everyone who stood with him during the extended legal conflict. He articulated: ‘Your unwavering faith and support in me are beyond words. I can’t express enough how much it means and I will always cherish it. The star of the TV series, Empire, unveiled the details of th…
Jussie Smollett to make charitable donations to settle Chicago’s hoax attack lawsuit
Weeks after the city of Chicago and Jussie Smollett announced a settlement to resolve their yearslong legal battle over the actor’s 2019 claim that he was the victim of a hate crime, Smollett took to social media to disclose the terms of the agreement. Smollett said Friday he would donate $50,000 to the Building Brighter Futures Center for the Arts charity as part of a deal to secure the case’s dismissal. Smollett said would be making an additio…
Jussie Smollett to make charitable donations to settle Chicago's hoax attack lawsuit
Weeks after the city of Chicago and Jussie Smollett announced a settlement to resolve their yearslong legal battle over the actor's 2019 claim that he was the victim of a hate crime, Smollett took to social media to disclose the terms of the agreement.
Cut The Check! Jussie Smollett Finally Finishes Hoax Case With $50K Se
The six-year legal saga facing Jussie Smollett is finally coming to a close. The former “Empire” actor settled a civil lawsuit with the City of Chicago following his claims of suffering an attack from a 2019 hate crime. As a result of Smollett’s settlement, he agreed to make a charitable donation, putting an end to the rollercoaster of legal battles and public scrutiny. Source: Gilbert Flores As BOSSIP reported, Smollett’s legal woes kicked off …
Jussie Smollett Settles With Chicago, Donates $50K to Youth Arts Nonprofit
Jussie Smollett has reached a settlement with the City of Chicago, ending a six-year legal dispute over his 2019 hate crime case. As part of the agreement, he will donate $50,000 to a local youth arts nonprofit in lieu of paying the city directly.
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