Jussie Smollett Suspected for Filing False Reports to Police

The actor now faces potential charges from the Chicago police. A grand jury is empaneled and hearing evidence.

Actor Jussie Smollett is now a suspect in the criminal investigation of an alleged hate-crime he reported last month. Police believe he filed a false police report at the time of the incident.

Chicago police confirmed the explosive development on Wednesday afternoon. He faces charges related to filing a false report with Chicago police, which is a Class 4 felony, The Advocate reports.

Bare in mind this is a developing story and criminal investigation is not completed.