Jussie Smollett Requests Chicago’s Lawsuit Against Him Be Moved To Federal Court

Jussie Smollett wants Chicago lawsuit moved to federal court

Jussie Smollett’s assault case story continues to unravel with no resolution or clear end in sight. In court on Wednesday, Smollett and his attorneys filed a motion to have the case against him be moved to federal court. Back in April the city of Chicago sued Smollett to cover the cost of the investigation into the alleged anti-gay and racist attacks back in January.

Prosecutors decided to drop the 16 counts against him. However, the city along with the Chicago Police Department went ahead and sued Smollett to recoup $130,000 the city spent on police overtime.

Smollett’s lawyers argues that their client Jussie is a California resident. So, federal court would be the more appropriate setting to try this case. Smollett is a long way from the fanfare he once enjoyed. A short four years ago, Jussie was a media darling. All of this was due to his breakout role on “Empire.”

However, since season one, Jussie Smollett’s character has gotten less screen time. Some have speculated that his alleged attack may be his way of reclaiming the spotlight. Unfortunately, all this has done is put a cloud over the show. While Smollett has fan support, he even has the president weighing in on his situation. As expected, the president is calling for his prosecution.

Source: ABC Chicago

Jussie Smollett wants Chicago lawsuit moved to federal court