Life Jussie Smollett fails to persuade judge to drop Chicago lawsuit seeking $130,000 fine October 22, 2019 Maria Puente, USA TODAY Comments Off on Jussie Smollett fails to persuade judge to drop Chicago lawsuit seeking $130,000 fine Jussie Smollett failed to persuade a federal judge to dismiss a civil suit by city seeking $130,000 for wasting police time.