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Chicago sues Jussie Smollett to recoup the cost of police hate crime investigation
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After demanding the Empire star pay $130,000 for the cost of its hate crime investigation, the city of Chicago has followed up on its threat to sue. TMZ reports that the city's lawsuit details Smollett's involvement in staging the alleged hate crime.
TOPICS: Jussie Smollett, FOX, Empire, Legal
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