Jussie Smollett walks out of Cook County Jail, attorneys say he hasn't eaten in 6 days
Jussie Smollett was ordered released from jail Wednesday by an appeals court that agreed with his lawyers that he should released pending the appeal of his conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack.
Jussie Smollett was ordered released from jail Wednesday by an appeals court that agreed with his lawyers that he should released pending the appeal of his conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack.
Jussie Smollett's attorneys: Actor hasn't eaten in 6 days, nearly lost 'hope' in constitutional system
“It was a scary moment for us, and even a day spent in jail is scary. He's been here for how long? Six days? That's scary,” said Uche. “He hasn't eaten. Guys, he hasn't eaten for six days. Maybe he knew something spiritually that we didn't know. Right? So he hasn't eaten for six days.”
“It was a scary moment for us, and even a day spent in jail is scary. He's been here for how long? Six days? That's scary,” said Uche. “He hasn't eaten. Guys, he hasn't eaten for six days. Maybe he knew something spiritually that we didn't know. Right? So he hasn't eaten for six days.”
Jussie Smollett attorneys: Actor hasn't eaten in 6 days, was chastised by judge
Jussie Smollett's lawyers held a news conference after the actor was released from Cook County Jail.
Jussie Smollett's lawyers held a news conference after the actor was released from Cook County Jail.
Jussie Smollett released from Cook County Jail on bond during appeal of conviction
Jussie Smollett was ordered released from jail Wednesday by an appeals court that agreed with his lawyers that he should released pending the appeal of his conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack.
Jussie Smollett was ordered released from jail Wednesday by an appeals court that agreed with his lawyers that he should released pending the appeal of his conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack.
Jussie Smollett moved out of psych ward into jail cell with a bed, brother Jocqui says
Jussie Smollett has been moved from a psych ward and into a jail cell with a bed, according to his brother Jocqui Smollett.
Jussie Smollett has been moved from a psych ward and into a jail cell with a bed, according to his brother Jocqui Smollett.
Jussie Smollett's family says they're worried about his safety
Family members of Jussie Smollett claim they have received harassing and threatening phone calls since the actor began serving five months of jail time for staging a hate crime hoax in 2019.
Family members of Jussie Smollett claim they have received harassing and threatening phone calls since the actor began serving five months of jail time for staging a hate crime hoax in 2019.
Jussie Smollett in ‘psych ward’ at jail, family allegedly receiving threatening phone calls
Family members of Jussie Smollett claim they have received harassing and threatening phone calls since the actor began serving five months of jail time for staging a hate crime hoax in 2019.
Family members of Jussie Smollett claim they have received harassing and threatening phone calls since the actor began serving five months of jail time for staging a hate crime hoax in 2019.
Jussie Smollett's brother says family is getting threats by phone, on social media
Sally Schulze spoke with Jussie Smollett's brother about threats the family has been getting by phone and on social media.
Sally Schulze spoke with Jussie Smollett's brother about threats the family has been getting by phone and on social media.
A dozen supporters of Jussie Smollett rally outside Cook County Jail, demand he should be freed
The supporters of Jussie Smollett said he is being mistreated by a racist system after he was sentenced to jail time for staging a hate crime against himself. They held a rally outside the Cook County Jail in Chicago.
The supporters of Jussie Smollett said he is being mistreated by a racist system after he was sentenced to jail time for staging a hate crime against himself. They held a rally outside the Cook County Jail in Chicago.
A dozen supporters of Jussie Smollett rally outside Cook County Jail, demand he should be freed
People at the rally on Sunday said the judicial system is racist and that Jussie Smollett should not serve any jail time.
People at the rally on Sunday said the judicial system is racist and that Jussie Smollett should not serve any jail time.
Jussie Smollett attorneys file emergency injunction to get him out of jail
Jussie Smollett's attorneys on Friday filed an emergency injunction to have him released from jail. His lawyers are also appealing his sentence.
Jussie Smollett's attorneys on Friday filed an emergency injunction to have him released from jail. His lawyers are also appealing his sentence.
Jussie Smollett's lawyers file emergency injunction to have ex-'Empire' actor released from jail
Jussie Smollett's attorneys on Friday filed an emergency injunction to have him released from jail. His lawyers are also appealing his sentence.
Jussie Smollett's attorneys on Friday filed an emergency injunction to have him released from jail. His lawyers are also appealing his sentence.
Illinois lawmaker introduces bill allowing recall of Kim Foxx
A bill has been introduced making a path for voters to recall Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx.
A bill has been introduced making a path for voters to recall Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx.
Actor Jussie Smollett to serve jail sentence in protective custody
Judge James Linn approved a request submitted Thursday by Smollett's attorneys that the 39-year-old be held in a cell by himself monitored continuously by cameras and guards.
Judge James Linn approved a request submitted Thursday by Smollett's attorneys that the 39-year-old be held in a cell by himself monitored continuously by cameras and guards.
Samuel L. Jackson offered support for Jussie Smollett in letter read at sentencing
Hollywood couple Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson were among those to offer support for Jussie Smollett ahead of his sentencing on Thursday.
Hollywood couple Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson were among those to offer support for Jussie Smollett ahead of his sentencing on Thursday.
Kim Foxx blasts the Jussie Smollett trial in Op-Ed
Jussie Smollett was sentenced to 150 days in Cook County jail. Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx shares her thoughts on the trial after sentencing in a Sun-Times Op-Ed.
Jussie Smollett was sentenced to 150 days in Cook County jail. Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx shares her thoughts on the trial after sentencing in a Sun-Times Op-Ed.
Attorney weighs-in on Jussie Smollett's sentencing of 5 months in jail
Jussie Smollett was sentenced to 150 days in Cook County jail at his sentencing Thursday afternoon. Attorney Steve Greenberg joins Good Day Chicago to break down Smollett's exist from the courtroom, and comments from the judge.
Jussie Smollett was sentenced to 150 days in Cook County jail at his sentencing Thursday afternoon. Attorney Steve Greenberg joins Good Day Chicago to break down Smollett's exist from the courtroom, and comments from the judge.
Jussie Smollett was sentenced to 150 days in jail, a place he probably didn't expect to be
After being found guilty of staging a hate crime hoax in 2019, Jussie Smollett will face five months of jail time in Cook County. Joanie Lum was outside the Cook County Jail Friday morning with more.
After being found guilty of staging a hate crime hoax in 2019, Jussie Smollett will face five months of jail time in Cook County. Joanie Lum was outside the Cook County Jail Friday morning with more.
Kim Foxx under fire for saying Jussie Smollett faced ‘kangaroo prosecution’
After disgraced actor Jussie Smollett was sentenced Thursday to 150 days in jail for staging a hoax hate crime, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx lambasted the court proceedings as "mob justice" and a politically motivated "kangaroo prosecution."
After disgraced actor Jussie Smollett was sentenced Thursday to 150 days in jail for staging a hoax hate crime, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx lambasted the court proceedings as "mob justice" and a politically motivated "kangaroo prosecution."
Jussie Smollett delivers outburst after getting jail time for hate crime hoax
Former 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett received 30-months probation Thursday, and the first 150 days must be spent in Cook County Jail for staging a racist and homophobic attack and lying to Chicago police in 2019.
Former 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett received 30-months probation Thursday, and the first 150 days must be spent in Cook County Jail for staging a racist and homophobic attack and lying to Chicago police in 2019.