Actor Jussie Smollett Indicted In Connection With Hate Crime Reports

Jussie Smollett was indicted on six counts for allegedly filing false reports about a hate crime in Chicago. Initially charged with 16 felony counts, the charges were dropped by the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. A special prosecutor, Dan Webb, was appointed to review the case, leading to new charges. The case has political implications, with State's Attorney Kim Foxx facing reelection. The city of Chicago is suing Smollett for investigation costs, while Smollett has filed a countersuit. His arraignment is scheduled for February 24th.

What was Jussie Smollett initially accused of by the police?

• Staging a hate crime against himself

• Robbing a convenience store

• Assaulting a police officer

• Vandalizing public property

Who was appointed as the special prosecutor to review the Smollett case?

• Dan Webb

• Kim Foxx

• James Comey

• Robert Mueller

What was one of the reasons for the new indictment against Smollett?

• Lack of evidence

• Missing documentation from the State's Attorney's Office

• Media coverage

• Public pressure

What was Kim Foxx's response to the timing of the new charges?

• She filed a lawsuit against the city

• She resigned from her position

• She questioned the timing as politically motivated

• She supported the charges

Why did the city of Chicago sue Jussie Smollett?

• For tax evasion

• For breach of contract

• To recover investigation costs

• For defamation