Jussie Smollet's lawsuit for malicious prosecution against Chicago PD is thrown out by a federal judge - but the disgraced Empire actor can refile IF he is found not guilty in upcoming trial
Former 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett has his lawsuit against the city of Chicago and some its police thrown out
In January 2019, he told police he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack in the street; he was then accused of making it up to boost his profile
In March 2019, the charges against him were suddenly dropped in a decision that stunned the public and local law enforcement
Smollett, 37, has since been charged with six counts of 'lying' to police in Chicago
US District Court Judge Virginia Kendall said if new criminal proceedings end up ruling in Smollett's favor he is free to refile his suit
By Rory Butler For Mailonline and Lauren Fruen For Dailymail.com
Published: 09:48 EDT, 23 April 2020 | Updated: 12:57 EDT, 23 April 2020
Jussie Smollett, the former Empire actor alleged to have staged a racially motivated 'hoax' attack on himself in 2019, has had his lawsuit against the city of Chicago and some of its police thrown out.
US District Court Judge Virginia Kendall dismissed on Wednesday Smollett's claim he was the victim of a malicious prosecution over the allegedly staged hate crime.
She added his lawsuit cannot proceed at this time while he is being re-indicted by a special grand jury on charges relating to the same incident.
However, if the new criminal proceedings - brought by special prosecutor Dan Webb in February - end up ruling in Smollett's favor he is free to refile his suit.
Former Empire actor Jussie Smollett (pictured) had his lawsuit against the city of Chicago and some of its police thrown out
Brothers Abel (left) and Ola (right) Osundairo. They say they are prepared to testify for either side after revealing Smollett allegedly paid them to stage an attack on the actor
Judge Kendall said that should Smollett refile it would likely fail in light of the evidence in possession of Chicago police that he had staged the assault, including sworn statements by brothers Abel and Ola Osundairo, who say Smollett paid them.
Poster Comment:
Better luck next time Jussie you freak.