Actor Jussie Smollett convicted of staging a fake hate crime, sentenced to 150 days but released pending appeal.

Jussie Smollett, known for his role in "Empire," recently spoke to People about the 2019 incident in which he claimed he was attacked in a hate crime, later revealed to be staged. Convicted of five felonies for false reporting, Smollett was sentenced to 150 days in jail but released after six days pending an appeal. He maintains his innocence and reflects on the incident's emotional toll, expressing a desire to move forward and focus on future projects and family aspirations.

September 28, 2024
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