For the first time since his media-firestorm trial and conviction last year, Jussie Smollett is expected to return to Cook County court Thursday.
For the first time since his media-firestorm trial and conviction last year, Jussie Smollett is expected to return to Cook County court Thursday to learn his sentence for orchestrating a fake hate-crime attack that shocked the nation.to Judge James Linn applauding Smollett’s character and seeking leniency. City officials have written they hope Smollett is required to pay more than $130,000 in overtime costs police incurred while investigating the case.
The hearing, which is set for 1 p.m., is expected to first deal with Smollett’s long-shot effort to get the guilty verdict thrown out. Motions for a new trial are very rarely granted, but they offer a preview of the arguments that might be brought to a higher court if Smollett chooses to appeal his conviction.
Ultimately, the sentencing decision is up to Linn, who will have a range of options. Smollett was convicted of Class 4 felonies, the state’s lowest-level felony category. The charges carry penalties of one to three years in prison, but also probation or conditional discharge, which is similar to probation but with less strict conditions. Linn also could require Smollett to pay a fine or restitution.
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