Jussie Smollett’s malicious prosecution lawsuit against the City of Chicago was dismissed by a federal judge on Wednesday. According to Deadline, U.S.
District Court Judge Virginia M. Kendall ruled that the Empire star’s case against the city cannot move forward. However, she did state that Smollett can refile the lawsuit if he’s found not guilty in his upcoming trial on the original charges of staging a racially charged hate attack on himself for publicity.
The 37-year-old was originally indicted on 16 counts amid the hoax allegations, and was later charged by police with disorderly conduct and filing a false police report.
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