Court orders Jussie Smollett release from jail during appeal

The ruling came 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 for lying to police. The appeals court said Smollett could be released after posting a personal recognizance bond of $150,000.

A jury convicted Smollett in December on five felony counts of disorderly conduct - the charge filed when a person lies to police. He was acquitted on a sixth count. Judge James Linn sentenced Smollett last week to 150 days in jail, but with good behavior he can be released in as little as 75 days. The way Smollett's attorneys see it, such an order is justified because it's almost certain that Smollett would complete his 150-day jail sentence - which could shrink to 75 days if he behaves himself in jail - before the appeals on the conviction and sentence are decided. They also say it's important that Smollett be released because they are worried about his mental health if he remains in protective custody in jail and are concerned that he could be attacked by other inmates.

First, the appeal will go before one justice. That one justice, Erickson said, can end things right there. But that first justice can keep things going, if he or she believes the motion has some validity. Then, the justice takes the motion to two other justices to review. The justices could call the attorneys in to make oral arguments but they can also just rely on the papers the attorneys have filed.

He got out PENDING an appeal… which means he can possibly go back to jail and serve the rest of his time if the appeal gets denied. Read the article and know the law.

Replies acting like he's a violent offender. Lmao. Folks really wanna hate this idiot.

go to jail let me out ok priviledge

He truly is the gay Tupac

If he was white, he would still be in jail. Black privilege.

Black privilege

Tired of this baby

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