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Jussie Smollett Is Now A Suspect In A Criminal Investigation For Filing A False Police Report

CHICAGO (CBS) — Empire actor Jussie Smollett is now officially classified as a suspect in a criminal investigation for filing a false police report, according to Chicago police.

Filing a false police report is a Class 4 Felony.

Detectives are currently presenting evidence before a Cook County Grand Jury, police say.

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