Jussie Smollett Settles Lawsuit: Donates $50,000 to Chicago Charity

Wed Jul 09 2025 22:50:48 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Jussie Smollett Settles Lawsuit: Donates $50,000 to Chicago Charity

Actor Jussie Smollett has settled a lawsuit regarding a controversial hate crime accusation by agreeing to contribute $50,000 to a Chicago charity.


In a resolution that has captured public attention, Jussie Smollett, the actor embroiled in a highly publicized legal battle, will donate $50,000 to a charity instead of paying the city’s demand over investigation costs related to previous accusations against him.

The actor will transfer the funds to the Building Brighter Futures Center for the Arts, supporting underprivileged youth in Chicago.

In 2019, Smollett alleged he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack, claiming to have been assaulted by two men who used slurs and a "chemical substance" against him near his home in Chicago. Initially, Smollett garnered support from numerous celebrities and public figures condemning the alleged assault. However, the situation took a dramatic turn when a police investigation led to accusations that he had fabricated the entire incident.

Authorities accused Smollett of sending a racist letter to himself in advance of the incident and of paying two brothers $3,500 to orchestrate the hoax. Smollett faced criminal charges and was found guilty in 2021, but his conviction was overturned the following year.

As for the latest agreement, Chicago's law department stated that it views this settlement as a fair and constructive closure to a tumultuous case that has spanned six years. The donation aims to provide a positive impact within the community amidst the controversy tied to Smollett's claims, ensuring support for youth initiatives in the city.

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