Jussie Smollett Entering Rehab After ‘Extremely Difficult Past Few Years’
perezhilton.comJussie Smollett is working on himself. According to TMZ on Wednesday, a rep for the 41-year-old actor revealed he entered an outpatient rehab facility for treatment after an “extremely difficult” couple of years.
The rep said in a statement: Related: Shannon Beador Enrolls In Outpatient Treatment Program After DUI Arrest It’s unknown what he’s getting treatment for at this time.
But this news comes amid his ongoing appeal in his criminal case in Chicago. As you most likely know, the Empire alum was found guilty of five counts of felony disorderly conduct for lying to the police about being a victim of a 2019 hate crime.
Jussie was sentenced to 150 days in prison and ordered to pay the city of Chicago $120,106 in restitution, plus a $25,000 fine.
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