Jussie Smollett to be released from jail pending appeal

Published March 16, 2022 11:40pm ET



An appeals court ordered actor Jussie Smollett‘s release from jail Wednesday, just one week after being sentenced for making false police reports claiming he was the victim of a hate crime in 2019.

In a 2-1 decision, the court ruled to release Smollett on a $150,000 personal recognizance bond while awaiting an appeal of his conviction. The former actor was sentenced to 150 days in jail.

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