Jussie Smollett Says He’s Moving Forward After Settling With City of Chicago

Jussie Smollett has commented on his recent settlement with the city of Chicago regarding his hate crime hoax case, stating that he is ready to move on and continue focusing on his art and advocacy work. Following reports that he donated $50,000 to charity to resolve the civil lawsuit brought against him by Chicago, Jussie expressed gratitude for his ability to defend himself and announced an additional $10,000 donation to the Chicago Torture Justice Center. He explained that the contribution is in support of communities affected by police violence and in solidarity with individuals who may be pressured to confess to crimes they did not commit. Jussie also mentioned that Chicago officials sought his money and confession for something he did not do, which he did not provide. Additionally, he highlighted his initial donation to the Building Better Futures Center for the Arts in Chicago, an organization dedicated to providing mental health and arts education to disadvantaged youth. The CEO of the organization, Pamela Blackman, praised Jussie’s donation as a significant investment in the future of Chicago’s youth, emphasizing the importance of supporting the next generation of changemakers.