Jussie Smollett released from jail; appeal still pending

The sentence stems from a 2019 incident in which the Black and gay actor reported to Chicago police that he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack.

The court's decision marks the latest chapter in a strange story that began in January 2019 when Smollett, who is Black and gay, reported to Chicago police that he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack by two men wearing ski masks. The manhunt for the attackers soon turned into an investigation of Smollett himself and his arrest on charges that he'd orchestrated the attack and lied to police about it.

Smollett maintained his innocence during the trial. During sentencing he shouted at the judge that he was innocent, warning the judge that he was not suicidal and if he died in custody it was somebody else, and not him, who would have taken his life.Jussie Smollett had an emotional outburst in a Chicago court room after he was sentenced, yelling "I am not suicidal!"

It also means the attorneys will receive nothing but a short and pointed notice that the motion has been rejected. There likely won't be any reason given or a statement of any kind. Two of the three justices must agree to grant the motion. If they do, the attorneys will be notified that the motion has been granted. This time, Erickson said, they will explain their reasoning.

"That's not a legal argument and the appellate court is limited to looking at legal errors only," he said, adding that while motions such as the ones Smollett's legal team filed are common, they are not often granted.

In other words, the judges check cleared!

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Jussie you need lots of psychiatric therapy to try to regain your sanity. I pray to God, in Jesus Holy name, that He will heal and renew your mind, strengthen your heart and soul, and comfort you. You have to pray Jussie. Call on God to hear your cries and answer your prayers

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