Jussie Smollett Files 'Malicious Prosecution' Counterclaim Against City of Chicago
Jussie Smolletthas filed a countersuit against the city of Chicago and other parties, claiming that he was the victim of “malicious prosecution” after he was charged with orchestrating a fake hate crime against himself. (The charges were later dropped.) The court documents state that the defendants “conduct as herein alleged was willful and wanton, and committed maliciously, fraudulently, and oppressively, with the wrongful intent of injuring Mr. Smollett, and in conscious disregard of Mr....