Jussie Smollett to learn fate after staged attack conviction

All of the questions swirling around Jussie Smollett, who told police he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack, boil down to two: Will he admit he lied and will he be sent to prison?

Smollett was convicted of five of six felony counts of disorderly conduct – for lying to police. He was acquitted on a sixth count. He faces a maximum sentence of three years in prison per count.

Cook County Judge James Linn can order the maximum sentence, a much shorter sentence or put Smollett on probation, meaning he won’t have to spend time behind bars. And he can order a fine and restitution – the amount of which could reach tens of thousands of dollars.