The Cook County Jail’s psychiatric ward has finally released Jussie Smollett. He spent time in psychiatry following his probation and jail sentence last week. According to his brother, a series of public pressures from fans led to his admission to the psychiatric ward.
Brother Jocqui Smollett took to social media to express his gratitude for those who helped with the “Free Jussie” campaign. In addition, he described Jussie’s removal from the psychiatric ward and his release from restraints as being positive signs in the right direction.
“Cook County doesn’t really move until they get bad publicity…keep continuing to call Cook County Jail checking in on him and keep saying that you believe he should be free,” Jocqui said.
Jocqui also believes that if the public continues to exert pressure, Jussie Smollett could eventually be freed from incarceration.
As reported by TMZ, Jussie Smollett was placed in this ward due to its high concentration of high-profile inmates. The documentation on his placement caused Jocqui to be concerned, as it indicated that he was at risk for self-harm. Jocqui believes that this is suspicious information. Jussie Smollett declared adamantly throughout the sentencing process that he was not suicidal.
Jussie Smollett’s brother says he’s now in the psych ward of the jail. pic.twitter.com/oFTFkHXUka
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The authorities took Jussie into custody immediately to begin his 150-day jail sentence. In response to his team’s request, the former actor will be under protective custody for the next five months. His punishment includes jail time and felony probation for 30 months, restitution for $120K, and fines for $25K.
At the moment, no further information is available by a spokesperson for Jussie Smollett.
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