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Lawyer for 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett answers Chicago's demand of $130K, says actor 'will not be intimidated'

CHICAGO - If the city of Chicago follows through on threats to sue Jussie Smollett, the "Empire" actor's attorneys would insist on deposing Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago police Superintendent Eddie Johnson and other key players in the whirlwind legal saga, according to a letter from Smollett's legal team obtained by the Chicago Tribune.

"In light of their apparent vested interest in the matter, we are confident

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