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Jussie Smollett Raises Fists, Declares 'I Am Innocent'
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March 11, 2022
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0:23Now PlayingJussie Smollett has been sentenced to 150 days in jail for lying to police in a racist and homophobic attack that he staged himself.
Cook County Judge James Linn sentenced Smollett to 30 months of felony probation, with five months served in the county jail.
Linn denied a request to suspend Smollett's sentence and ordered he be placed in custody immediately.
Smollett proclaimed his innocence after Linn's decision Thursday.
Sentencing for Smollett began shortly after Linn upheld the jury's verdict from December that found Smollett, who is Black and gay, guilty of five felony counts of disorderly conduct.
Smollett didn't make a statement when offered the opportunity before the judge announced the sentence, saying he was listening to his attorneys' advice.
But after Cook County Judge James Linn issued his decision, Smollett removed the face mask he wore throughout the hearing to proclaim himself innocent.
As deputies led him from the courtroom, Smollett shouted out again."I am innocent," he yelled, raising his fist. "I could have said I am guilty a long time ago."
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