Actor Jussie Smollett was released from jail Wednesday on bond while he appeals his conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack.
Details: The appeals court document states that Smollett does not have to put money down to be released, but will need to come to court as required.
The big picture: The former "Empire" star, who is Black and gay, was sentenced to 150 days in jail and 30 months' probation last week.
**Smollett told Chicago police that he was the victim of a hate crime in January 2019.
**He was convicted last December on five counts of lying to police but has maintained he was telling the truth.
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Source: AXIOS
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