Court orders Jussie Smollett to be released from jail pending an appeal of his conviction.
The former"Empire" actor was sentenced last week to 30 months of felony probation -- including 150 days in jail -- and ordered to pay restitution of more than $120,000 and a $25,000 fine for making false reports to police that he was the victim of a hate crime in January 2019.The appeals court order, entered on Wednesday, says Smollett"shall be released from custody ... upon posting of a personal recognizance bond in the amount of $150,000.
"Smollett had an outburst in court last weekSmollett was found guilty in December on five counts of felony disorderly conduct for making false reports about what he said was an anti-gay and anti-Black hate crime.The actor, who is Black and gay, told Chicago police that two unknown men attacked him on one January 2019 night, yelled racist and homophobic slurs at him, poured bleach on him and wrapped a noose around his neck.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Jussie Smollett Asks for Emergency Release as Family Shares Threatening CallJussie Smollett’s lawyers and family are demanding an emergency suspension of the actor’s five-month jail sentence, saying “vicious threats” including a highly disturbing anonymous phone call raise serious concerns about his safety behind bars
Read more »
Jussie Smollett in 'psych ward' with 'no special treatment,' family says after receiving threats'We are up against serious, homophobic people, serious racists,' Jocqui Smollett said. 'It's clear in the threats that we get.'
Read more »
Jussie Smollett wants out of jail during appeals process due to 'dangerous threats'Lawyers for former 'Empire' star Jussie Smollett filed a motion to suspend his 150-day jail sentence because his time in custody could put him at risk.
Read more »
Taraji P. Henson, Indya Moore Defend Jussie Smollett on Social MediaFormer costars and famous friends of the onetime ‘Empire’ star are protesting the length and severity of Smollett’s recent sentence.
Read more »
Jussie Smollett has been moved to a new jail cell: sheriff’s officeJussie Smollett is still in the jail’s psych ward, but was moved to a different cell when medical professionals determined another detainee needed it more.
Read more »