Jussie Smollett sentence expected Thursday after actor convicted of lying to CPD

This comes three months after the actor was convicted of faking a hate crime in opposition to himself.

The large query is that if he’ll he be despatched to jail.

Jussie Smollett verdict: ‘Empire’ actor responsible of disorderly conduct; protection vows attraction

The previous “Empire” actor informed Chicago police he was the sufferer of a racist and homophobic assault in Streeterville again in January 2019.

After an extended investigation and years in courtroom, Smollett was convicted of 5 of six felony counts of disorderly conduct for mendacity to police. He faces a most sentence of three years in jail per rely.

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A number of huge names are coming to Smollett’s protection, writing letters to the choose asking for leniency.

Jussie Smollett trial’s solely Black juror discovered case ‘unhappy,’ nonetheless wonders about motive

Amongst them is the Rev. Jesse Jackson, writing partly that “Jussie has an extended monitor document of being a deeply engaged and contributing citizen” and that “Jussie has already suffered.”

Actor Samuel L. Jackson and his spouse, actress LaTanya Jackson, additionally wrote the choose a letter, saying partly, “I humbly implore you to please discover an alternative choice to incarceration.”

Cameras shall be allowed within the courtroom for Thursday afternoon’s listening to.