Jury finds Jussie Smollett guilty of disorderly conduct

CHICAGO — A assemblage recovered erstwhile "Empire" histrion Jussie Smollett blameworthy connected 5 of six felony counts of disorderly behaviour for lying to Chicago police, according to CBS News and CNN.

The assemblage deliberated astir 8 hours aft a weeklong trial. Two brothers testified that Smollett orchestrated the hoax to get publicity.

They said helium paid them to fake the January 2019 onslaught successful downtown Chicago. Smollett, who is Black and gay, testified “there was nary hoax” and that helium was the unfortunate of a hatred crime. He called the brothers “liars.”

His attorneys accidental the brothers wanted $1 cardinal not to attest against Smollett.

Smollett faces up to 3 years successful situation and a $25,000 good for each count. The justice volition person discretion connected the harshness of the sentence. A sentencing day has not been made public.