Actor and singer Jussie Smollett He addressed his sad settlement with the city of Los Angeles.

The reports found that the "Empire" agreed to pay $ 50,000 for charity after police in Chicago wanted to pay $ 130,000 to cover the investigation costs.

The situation arose since 2019. when Smollett claimed that the victim was a racist and homophobic attack. However, the case had a lot of bend and turning, with a singer accused of lying for law enforcement, although he has always kept his innocence.

On Friday, Samollett took on his Instagram site to express his feelings after settling the lawsuit with the city of Chicago.

In the first part of his statement, he firmly repeated his long-term innocence and criticized city officials for alleged pushing of false storytelling.

Smollett told"More than six years ago, after being reported, I jumped, city officials in Chicago started to persuade the public that I would attack myself."

He continued, "This fake narrative left a stain in my character that will soon disappear. These officials wanted my money and wanted to give my recognition for something I didn't do."

He added: "It should be clear today ... they didn't receive threads."

Smollett explained that his payment in the amount of $ 50,000 is voluntary and would use non-profit organizations. He also stressed that it is not a payment to the city of Chicago.

The actor explained, "the decision to settle the civilian lawsuit was not the hardest. After several times refusing to pay the city, I was presented to the opportunity to bring a charity donation in exchange in exchange in exchange."

He continued, "Despite what happened there, Chicago was my home for more than 5 years, and people became my family. Therefore, they would have been to use in Chicago who have always ignored those in power."

Smollett discovered: "I made $ 50,000.00 to build a brighter futures center for art (BBF), locally nonprofit the self-expression, creativity and research art for young people in Chicago."

He further explained, "this organization was from my choice and comforted that there would be at least one winner from this experience."

In his final remarks, Smollett stated his release and recognized liquid public skepticism. He pledged to continue his advocacy and creative work, and at the same time using his platform to raise those who lack defense funds.

"Although Illinois Supreme Court in unanimous decision and now a litigation will be discarded, I am aware that he will not change everything in the head about me or the attack I experienced," I said.

"However, despite strenuous and expensive attempts to punish, I am innocent in the eyes of God and our criminal and legal system. I will continue forward.

He also said, "Eventually I am grateful to defend yourself. They don't defend themselves so much to abolishes in strays to actually not undertake the category in Chicago Juther Jute Merues Center that actually spills the spills of the Chicago outflows."

"Skinny" star added, "anyone who had to prove that they were actually broken, you know how hard it could be for navigation. I stand with and for you."

He concluded: "To everyone who supported me, thank you. Your prayers and beliefs mean more than words can properly express it. I will never gently take it and I will never forget." Further. "

In January 2019, Jussie Smollett reported the Chicago police that he was attacked in hate crime involving racial and homophobic drains. He was treated in the hospital and released on the same day. Police investigation later concluded that Smollett orchestrated an attack by paying two brothers, who were acquaintances, to enroll in the incident.

The great jury accused Samollett to submit a false police report. However, in March 2019. years, the charges fell after agreed to take away $ 10,000 bond and performed 16 hours of community service. The city of Chicago later sued to regain over $ 130,000 in the investigative costs.

In response, Smollett has filed opposing claiming reputation damage and maintaining his innocence.