Actor Jussie Smollett Released from Jail as He Appeals Conviction

The Kansas City Globe e-Edition
Six days after he began serving 150 days behind bars for lying to police about a fake hate crime, actor Jussie Smollett was released from jail as his attorneys appeal his conviction. An appeals court ruled 2-1 to release Smollett after the An appeals court ruled 2-1 to release Smollett after the “Empire” actor posted a personal recognizance bond of $150,000, meaning he doesn’t h...

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