Court: Jussie Smollett can leave county jail during appeal
An appeals court agreed with Smollett's lawyers that he should be free pending the appeal of his conviction for lying to Chicago police.
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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 actor's conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack