City of Chicago asks 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett to pay $130,000 for cost of investigation.
"The City of Chicago and the Chicago Police Department take seriously those who make false statements to the police, thereby diverting resources from other investigations and undermining the criminal justice system," the letter stated.
Actor Jussie Smollett talks to the media before leaving Cook County Court after his charges were dropped, March 26, 2019, in Chicago. More than two dozen detectives and police officers participated in the "extensive" weeks-long investigation, which included reviewing video and physical evidence as well as conducting several interviews, according to the letter.
Smollett maintains his innocence, insisting outside of court on Tuesday that he has "been truthful and consistent on every single level since day one." Jussie Smollett leaves court after charges against him were dropped by state prosecutors in Chicago, March 26, 2019.Cook County first assistant state attorney Joe Magats told ABC Chicago station
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