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Jussie Smollett could get ‘a taste of jail’ at sentencing Thursday, expert says

Other legal experts watching the case, though, say the former “Empire” actor could also end up with probation for the hoax hate crime.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 9, 2022

Jussie Smollett to learn fate after staged attack conviction

Jussie Smollett is returning to a Chicago courtroom for sentencing with just two questions hanging over his head: Will he admit that he lied about a racist homophobic attack and will a judge send him to jail

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022

Jussie Smollett saga could end this week with his sentencing, as actor’s supporters write letters seeking leniency

CHICAGO — After three years of twists and turns, Jussie Smollett’s roller-coaster criminal case could finally come to an end Thursday when the actor is scheduled to be sentenced for staging a hoax hate crime on himself, barring a long-shot bid to get his conviction thrown out.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 9, 2022