Jussie Smollett wants the lawsuit that the city of Chicago filed against him moved from state court to federal court.
The motion filed Wednesday and released to the media by Smollett's representatives comes after the city sued the actor in April for the cost of investigating his allegations that he was a victim of a racist and anti-gay attack in downtown Chicago. Prosecutors dismissed charges against Smollett related to making a false report. However, the Police Department and city officials maintain Smollett orchestrated the January incident and they're trying to recoup $130,000 the city spent on police overtime.
Smollett's attorneys argue federal court is the proper venue for the case because the actor, who lived in Chicago while filming the TV show, "Empire," is actually a California resident.
What a dope! If he wants to fight this in federal court instead of state court, I say bring it on. Doesn’t matter if. Illinois or CA - they ain’t gonna cut him any slack - especially with the new video evidence against him. Chicago totallly. screwed it up the first time.
If it goes to trial he might go to jail.😬
Gitmo
You shure about that? You really look guilty.
How about moving to prison?
Its over guy...like your whole career...overeasy
I want him behind bars.
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People in hell want ice water.
He’s only doing that to get himself free