Court Docs Allege Jussie Smollet Will Be ‘Irreparably Harmed’ 

Jussie Smollett was sentenced to 30 months’ probation and 150 days in jail.

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However, his legal team is trying to get an appeal.

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They claim that “he will be irreparably harmed” if he serves his sentence.

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The documents allege that he has become the “target of vicious threats in the social media forums.”

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He said this commentary “reflects the hatred and wish for physical harm towards Smollett.”

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Smollett is also housed in a jail cell by himself at Cook County Jail.

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The court documents allege that this is a euphemism for solitary confinement.

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However, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office has said they abolished the practice in 2016.

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They say that Jussie is allowed time out of his cell to watch TV, make phone calls, and interact with staff.

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