Judge orders Jussie Smollett be released from jail on bond pending his hate crime hoax conviction appeal
Fox News
A judge ordered Jussie Smollett be released from jail on bond pending the appeal of his conviction. The actor was convicted of lying to Chicago police about being the victim of a hate crime back in 2019.
Smollett’s attorneys had argued that he would have completed the sentence by the time the appeal process was completed and that Smollett could be in danger of physical harm if he remained locked up in Cook County Jail.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Pop culture expert and crime buff Perez Hilton weighs in on the Illinois Supreme Court's decision to toss the hate crime hoax conviction of Jussie Smollett.
HBO issued a statement clarifying it stands by "Harry Potter" series creator J.K. Rowling amid the backlash against her for her views on trans issues.
Josh Brolin recalled a time he and Denzel Washington almost got into a "fight' while working together on Ridley Scott's "American Gangster."
The late Kris Kristofferson was honored at the 2024 CMA Awards with a performance from Ashley McBryde. The late Tom Petty and Toby Keith were also honored.
Luke Combs and Eric Church held a concert last month to raise money for Hurricane Helene victims. At the CMA Awards, Combs spoke about the money raised, and Church performed his song "Darkest Hour."
Sir Rod Stewart updated fans on whether he plans to continue performing ahead of his 80th birthday. The rocker announced his "One Last Time" tour earlier this month.
Jussie Smollett's hate crime hoax conviction was overturned by the Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday. The actor had been convicted of five felony counts in Dec. 2021.
Goldie Hawn recalled struggling with anxiety and experiencing "little panic attacks" after landing her first big acting role in the late 1960s sitcom "Good Morning World."
Actress Melissa Joan Hart has been with husband Mark Wilkerson 21 years. She spoke with Fox News Digital about their chance encounter at the Kentucky Derby and their whirlwind romance.
Sydney Sweeney began her rise to fame with supporting roles on popular TV shows. The actress has since become the industry's next "it girl" with roles in films like "Anyone But You."
Lainey Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini, Kacey Musgraves all dazzled on the red carpet at Wednesday night's CMA awards, rocking glam country looks.