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An appeals court agreed with Smollett's lawyers that he should be free pending the appeal of his conviction for lying to Chicago police.

The former Empire actor will be freed after posting a personal recognizance bond of $150,000, meaning he agrees to come to court as required

The former "Empire" actor walked out of the Cook County Jail surrounded by security after spending six nights behind bars.

CHICAGO (AP) — Jussie Smollett was released from jail Wednesday following six nights...

Jussie Smollett has been released from jail in Chicago after an appeals court agreed with his lawyers that he should be free pending the appeal of the Black and gay actors conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack

The ruling Wednesday comes after a Cook County judge sentenced Smollett last week to immediately begin serving 150 days in jail for his conviction on five felony counts of disorderly conduct.

Jussie Smolletts attorneys won a small victory Wednesday when an appeals court granted their motion to release Smollett from jail.

Smollett was freed from the Cook County Jail on Wednesday night. He served just six days of his 150-day sentence. As he recuperated on Thursday, social media erupted with memes and jokes.

The former "Empire" actor walked out of the Cook County Jail surrounded by security after spending six nights behind bars.

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