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FOIA Request to City of Chicago Law Department Regarding Jussie Smollett Case Documents on May 7, 2025.

As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at Chicago City Wire have submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Chicago Law Department. Our request seeks access to specific documents related to the lawsuit "City of Chicago v. Jussie Smollett," filed under case number 19-cv-0454 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

The requested records include:

1. A copy of any and all settlement agreements exchanged but not yet executed in the aforementioned lawsuit.

2. A copy of any Answers to Interrogatories submitted by Jussie Smollett or any other Third-Party Defendant involved in the case.

3. Copies of documents produced by Jussie Smollett or any other Third-Party Defendant in response to Requests for Production of Documents served during the litigation.

4. Copies of deposition transcripts for Jussie Smollett or any other Third-Party Defendant associated with this legal matter.

Access to these public records is essential for us as media professionals to fulfill our responsibility in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. We believe that, given our role in disseminating information, we are eligible for a fee waiver as members of the media.

Additionally, we are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating state and federal governmental agencies and promoting transparency through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.

We await a response from the City of Chicago Law Department regarding our request and remain committed to keeping our readers informed about developments in this high-profile case.