Chicago police announced Wednesday that Jussie Smollett, the “Empire” actor who claims to have been the victim of a “MAGA” assault last month, is now classified as a felony suspect.

“Jussie Smollett is now officially classified as a suspect in a criminal investigation by #ChicagoPolice for filing a false police report (Class 4 felony),” Chicago Police Department chief communications officer Anthony Guglielmi tweeted. “Detectives are currently presenting evidence before a Cook County Grand Jury.”