http://www.wmal.com/2019/10/22/judge-allows-chicago-suit-against-jussie-smollett-to-proceed/
I hope they get every dime of the 130K that fraud cost them back. Plus punitive.
It's been way overdue for race hoaxes to be punished severely, instead of making them teachable moments, because "it could have happened".
The lack of punishment has simply made it a profitable venture. go fund me, media coverage, apology on backpage later, no penalty.