Former ‘Empire’ Actor Jussie Smollett’s Appeal Loss: Latest Update

December 2, 2023

Ed White | The Associated Press Jussie Smollett released from county jail during appeal Jussie Smollett was released from jail Wednesday after an appeals court agreed with his lawyers that he should be free pending the appeal of his conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack. (March 16) AP An appeals …

Illinois Appeals Court Upholds Jussie Smollett’s Convictions and Jail Sentence: What This Means for the Actor

December 2, 2023

The disorderly conduct convictions of actor Jussie Smollett, who was accused of orchestrating a hate crime against himself and then lying to authorities, were upheld on Friday by an appeals court. Despite contesting a special prosecutor, jury selection, and evidence, among other factors, Smollett’s pleas were rejected in a 2-1 decision from the Illinois Appellate …