Jussie Smollett was released from Cook County Jail after posting $150K bond. He was initially sentenced to 150 days, which is approximately 5 months.

The ‘Empire’ star will face 150 days in prison for staging a hate crime, beginning immediately. He will also have to pay $120K in restitution, a $25K in fines, and spend

Jussie Smollett started his trial and took the stand for his testimony today after being accused of staging a hate crime for media attention in 2019.

If Jussie Smollett had only stayed quiet instead of being so publicly unrepentant, he might not be facing new charges and possible jail time, says a top Illinois attorney.

Two criminal lawyers explained what’s next in Jussie Smollett’s legal fate after being hit with 16 felony charges, which includes a trial date and the possibility of either a prison sentence or probation.

Now that the Chicago PD has confirmed Jussie Smollett orchestrated his attack, 50 Cent is mocking ‘Empire’ co-creator Lee Daniels for allegedly pushing the story…if he was in on the plan, that is!