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Chicago to sue Jussie Smollett
The city of Chicago plans to sue Jussie Smollett, saying he owes more than $130,000 to pay for the investigation into an alleged hate crime attack he's accused of staging. Attorney Jesse Weber joined CBSN to break down why the city may be pursuing this and what Smollett's next moves may be.
Chicago preparing to sue Jussie Smollett
Chicago officials say they're preparing to sue "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett to make him pay for the investigation of his alleged hoax. Smollett claims he was beaten in January by two men yelling homophobic and racial slurs. Thursday was the city's deadline for him to reimburse more than $130,000. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the case.
Smollett to face civil lawsuit over investigation that cost Chicago $130,000
Thursday was the deadline day for the "Empire" actor to reimburse the city; meanwhile, Chicago's police union is calling for the resignation of State's Attorney Kim Foxx
Jussie Smollett faces deadline to pay city of Chicago $130,000
Jussie Smollett faces a deadline to pay the city of Chicago $130,000
Jussie Smollet skips NAACP awards
Actor Jussie Smollet is having a tough time getting out of the spotlight after Chicago prosecutors dropped charges against him for allegedly staging his own attack. Illeana Diaz reports.
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Prosecutor welcomes outside investigation of Jussie Smollett case
All 16 felony charges against Smollett were dropped and his record was wiped clean in a surprise decision Tuesday
Trump tweets that FBI will review Jussie Smollett case
Trump called the situation an "embarrassment to our nation" in an early morning tweet on Thursday
Smollett billed by Chicago police
The City of Chicago is demanding actor Jussie Smollett a bill for investigating what they say was a publicity stunt. He's accused of staging a hate crime against himself, but charges against Smollett were unexpectedly dropped. Dean Reynolds has the latest.
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Jussie Smollett: Timeline since "Empire" actor reported Chicago attack
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Chicago top prosecutor on Jussie Smollett
Jussie Smollett's legal team is accusing Chicago officials and police of trying to "smear" the "Empire" actor. It follows an angry response to the dropping of all charges against Smollett, who was accused of staging a hate crime against himself. Adriana Diaz spoke to Chicago's top prosecutor, Kim Foxx, about the case.
Kim Foxx defends Jussie Smollett decision
All criminal charges against actor Jussie Smollett have been dropped, weeks after police accused him of staging a hate crime against himself. Now Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx is defending the decision. Adriana Diaz reports.
Chicago top prosecutor defends department on Jussie Smollett
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx recused herself after communicating with a Smollett relative
New details revealed in Jussie Smollett police reports
Chicago Police Department reports reveal new information about the $3,500 check that the "Empire" actor gave to two brothers
Smollett case "an example of justice for the rich," expert says
Prosecutors dropped all 16 felony counts against the "Empire" actor with little explanation, but the lead prosecutor says he believes actor is guilty
Prosecutor believes Jussie Smollett is guilty
Some Chicago city officials are expressing shock after prosecutors dropped all 16 charges against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz joined CBSN after speaking with the prosecutor who made the controversial decision.
Smollett case "justice for the rich": analyst
Chicago's mayor and police superintendent say they're furious that actor Jussie Smollett is no longer facing criminal charges. Prosecutors dropped all 16 felony counts Tuesday with little explanation. Smollett was accused of faking a racist, homophobic beating, allegedly because he was unhappy about his pay on the show "Empire." He denies that. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the case she calls "totally not typical."
Jussie Smollett is guilty, prosecutor says
A sudden decision to drop criminal charges against actor Jussie Smollett in Chicago is bringing angry reaction and raising major legal questions. Mayor Rahm Emanuel calls it a "whitewash of justice." Smollett was charged with 16 felony counts earlier this month after allegedly lying to police that he was targeted in a hate-crime attack. The cast member of "Empire" denies the allegations. Adriana Diaz reports.
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