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Jussie Smollett Released From Jail After Six Days Pending His Conviction Appeal

“Empire” star actor Jussie Smollett has left jail six days after his conviction.

An appeal court agreed with his lawyers that he should be released pending the appeal of his conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack.

Jussie Smollett Released After Six Days In Jail Pending Appeal Of His Conviction
Smollett on the day he was sentenced to 150 days in jail

The ruling to release Smollett came after a Cook County judge sentenced Smollett to 150 days in jail. Smollett was convicted on five felony counts of disorderly conduct for lying to police.

Smollett walked out of the Cook County Jail Wednesday, March 16 after spending six nights behind bars.

Speaking to reporters Smollett defence attorney Nenye Uche said the Smollett family is “very very happy with today’s developments.”

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“Let me make something clear: There is no room for politics in our court system. Our appellate courts in this great state do not play politics,” Uche said.

Meanwhile, In 2019, Smollett alleged he was beaten up by two men in ski masks as he strolled to get food. According to him, they tied a noose around his neck, yelled racial slurs at him, and screamed “This is a MAGA country,” as they fled the scene.

The jury of six men and six women on December 9, 2021, declared him guilty. The charges include lying to the police and disorderly conduct for a false crime report to gain publicity.

Jussie Smollett however insisted he was beaten by the Osundairo brothers who the court says he paid to attack him

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