CHICAGO — Jussie Smollett’s defense attorney said Thursday he will appeal the former “Empire” actor’s conviction for lying to police about being the victim of a racist, anti-gay attack.
A jury found Smollett guilty of five of the six charges of disorderly conduct against him following a nearly two-week trial.
After the verdict was read, Uche told reporters Smollett was disappointed and that he is “100% innocent.” He said Smollett’s team is confident “he’s going to be cleared of all, all accusations on all charges.”
