Jussie Smollett March 15, 2022 Jussie Smollett’s legal team files for release pending appeal in emergency motion Lawyers for Jussie Smollet are asking a judge for a stay regarding his 150-day sentence and/or to grant the actor bail pending the status of his court appeal.
Jussie Smollett March 13, 2022 Taraji Henson calls to 'Free Jussie' Smollett, invokes Emmett Till Taraji P. Henson is calling to have Jussie Smollett freed from his 150-day jail sentence.
Jussie Smollett March 13, 2022 Jussie Smollett placed in psych ward at Cook County jail, brother says Jussie Smollett has been placed in the psychiatric ward at the Cook County Jail in Chicago, Illinois, according to Jussie's brother, Jocqui Smollett.
Jussie Smollett March 12, 2022 EXPLAINER: What charges did Jussie Smollett face at trial? Actor Jussie Smollett was found guilty on five counts of disorderly conduct and sentenced to 30 months of felony probation after being convicted of staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019.
Jussie Smollett March 11, 2022 Jussie Smollett begins jail sentence in protective custody Jussie Smollett began his 150-day jail sentence in protective custody, according to jail authorities. Smollett was convicted of lying to police about being a victim of a racist and homophobic attack in 2019.
Jussie Smollett March 11, 2022 Jussie Smollett sentencing: Kim Foxx says 'kangaroo prosecution' led to actor's punishment Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx slammed the legal team behind the criminal prosecution of Jussie Smollett, writing in a staggering oped that the "justice system failed" just hours after the disgraced Hollywood star was sentenced to jail time for hate crimes hoax conviction.
Exclusive March 11, 2022 Jussie Smollett sentence: Osundairo brothers break silence, hope ruling ‘brings closure to people of Chicago’ Gloria Rodriguez, the attorney for the Osundairo brothers, who at the time of Smollett’s conviction in December said her clients "could not be more thrilled" with the guilty verdict that absolved them, provided a statement to Fox News Digital after Smollett’s sentencing.
Jussie Smollett March 11, 2022 Jussie Smollett: CNN's Don Lemon ignores jail sentence following revelation he texted actor during 2019 probe The "Don Lemon Tonight" host avoided mentioning the latest news about the disgraced actor after being swept up in the criminal trial.
Media March 11, 2022 Social media explodes following Jussie Smollett sentencing outburst: 'Was it really worth it?' Twitter was set ablaze following the sentencing of disgraced former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett, with users mocking him for his courtroom outburst.
Jussie Smollett March 11, 2022 Jussie Smollett's booking photo released after drama unfolds at sentencing hearing Jussie Smollett appears somber in a booking photo released by the Cook County Sheriff's Office after the “Empire” actor was sentenced on Thursday for staging a hate crime against himself.
Jussie Smollett March 11, 2022 Jussie Smollett sentencing: Legal experts weigh in after actor learns fate The former "Empire" star, 39, was sentenced to 150 days in jail, 30 months of felony probation and was ordered to pay $120,106 in restitution to the city of Chicago.
