Jussie Smollett’s lawyers have wasted no time demanding his release from jail — at least while his appeal plays out — claiming he risks being harmed (physically and microbially) every second he stays behind bars. The ‘Empire’ actor’s legal team filed an emergency motion Monday asking a judge to spring Jussie from behind bars while his appeal is pending — arguing that the potential cons of him staying locked up in Cook County far outweigh any benefits.
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