Jussie Smollett ‘Maintains Innocence’ Following Lawsuit Setback

Jussie Smollett is maintaining his innocence of allegations against him by the City of Chicago.

His lawyer, William J. Quinlan, has told The Blast, “The Court today ruled that the City’s case will be decided on the facts and not the pleadings. As you know, in the legal system dismissal on the pleadings is a very high bar and, as a result, the Court’s decision is not surprising.

The pleadings are just the city’s side of the story Now, Mr. Smollett will get to present his side of the case. Mr. Smollett has always maintained his innocence and is eager to have the complete facts of the case come out.

He looks forward to taking depositions and otherwise bringing to light many of the facts that have been overlooked in the court of public opinion to date. Mr. Smollett is confident that once the full story is available he will be vindicated.”

The City of Chicago wants Jussie to pay for the costs that were incurred during a police investigation into his alleged attack earlier this year. In their claim, Jussie allegedly made up a racist and homophobic attack and even paid two brothers to help with the incident.

The attorney’s for Jussie is saying the 37-year-old isn’t liable for the $130,000 due to him being unaware of the costs of an investigation. All charges against him were dropped in exchange for his $10,000 bond payment and community service.

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