Jussie Smollett released from jail pending appeal: ‘Unconstitutional to charge someone twice,’ lawyer says
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Jussie Smollett was released from jail Wednesday after a court gave the okay due to his pending conviction appeal.
Earlier Wednesday, a court ordered the release of Smollett from jail on bond as the appeal of his conviction is pending.
Smollett was recently sentenced to 150 days in jail after he was convicted of lying to Chicago police about being the victim of a hate crime back in 2019. The "Empire" actor was convicted on five felony counts of disorderly conduct for lying to police.
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