In a closure to a convoluted legal saga, Smollett's donation is aimed at supporting underprivileged youth in Chicago and comes as an alternative to a larger payment that the city's police sought for investigation costs.
Jussie Smollett Settles Lawsuit with $50,000 Donation to Chicago Charity
Jussie Smollett Settles Lawsuit with $50,000 Donation to Chicago Charity
Actor Jussie Smollett has reached a settlement to contribute $50,000 to a Chicago charity following controversy over a hate crime allegation.
Actor Jussie Smollett will make a $50,000 donation to the Building Brighter Futures Center for the Arts in Chicago to settle a lawsuit stemming from accusations of falsely reporting a hate crime. The city originally sought $130,000 to cover police investigation expenses, but the settlement was confirmed by the law department on Thursday. Smollett claimed in 2019 that he was assaulted in a racially charged attack, but later faced allegations of staging the incident, including claims of paying two men to carry out a hoax and sending himself a threatening letter. While Smollett maintained his innocence, he was convicted in 2021, only for that ruling to be overturned last year. The city's law department stated that the financial settlement allows all parties to reconstruct their narratives and move forward after six years of legal turmoil.
