Judge allows cameras in courtroom for Jussie Smollett’s expected sentencing next month

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The alleged hoax attack on actor Jussie Smollett may not have been caught on camera, but his upcoming sentencing in a Cook County courtroom will be.

Reversing his previous order, Judge James Linn on Friday ruled that news cameras will be allowed into his courtroom at the Leighton Criminal Court Building when Smollett is sentenced on March 10.

“We believe this case is of critical importance to the public — it developed not only local but worldwide interest,” attorney Steven Mandell said in court Thursday, arguing that increased transparency can help ensure trust in the justice system. “Very powerful political figures have been commenting on this case since 2019,” Nenye Uche, Smollett’s lead defense attorney, said in court. “… What we are afraid of is if cameras are put in the courtroom, beyond the possible distractions, we don’t want anyone attempting to exert any sort of influence on our judicial process.”

 

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I’m going to get so shit faced to watch this, it’s going to be awesome. All of my followers are welcomed to stop by for drinks. justiceforjussie 😂

Y'all are insane.

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