Jussie Smollett Sentenced to 150 Days in Jail, 30 Months of Probation After Alleged 2019 Attack

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Jussie Smollett has been sentenced to 150 days in jail after being found guilty of disorderly conduct three months prior.Smollett, 39, earned 30 months of probation following his time behind bars during his sentencing on Thursday, March 10, per Chicago’s WGN9.

He was also ordered to pay over $120,000 in restitution in addition to a $25,000 fine.According to the local news outlet, the actor got emotional after the decision and shouted, “I am not suicidal and I did not do it.”The Empire alum originally alleged in January 2019 that he was the victim of a homophobic and racist attack.

He claimed two individuals poured an unknown chemical substance on him and wrapped a rope around his neck.“I am working with authorities and have been 100 percent factual and consistent on every level.

Despite my frustrations and deep concern with certain inaccuracies and misrepresentations that have been spread, I still believe that justice will be served,” he said in a statement the following month.He added: “As my family stated, these types of cowardly attacks are happening to my sisters, brothers and non-gender conforming siblings daily.