Minutes after surveillance video was released showing individuals involved in the alleged attack against Jussie Smollett was released, Chicago Police Department spokesperson announced that Jussie is officially listed as a suspect in a criminal investigation for filing a false report.
Update: Jussie has officially been indicted for felony disorderly conduct for filing a false police report.
Felony criminal charges have been approved by @CookCountySAO against Jussie Smollett for Disorderly Conduct / Filing a False Police Report. Detectives will make contact with his legal team to negotiate a reasonable surrender for his arrest. pic.twitter.com/LvBSYE2kVj
— Anthony Guglielmi (@AJGuglielmi) February 21, 2019
The felony carries a maximum 3-year prison sentence.
