Jussie Smollett 'Empire' Star Sentencing - Tina Glandian - Defense Attorney

Actor Jussie Smollett, 39, is scheduled to be sentenced for faking a hate crime attack. Court is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. CT / 2 p.m. ET in Chicago, Illinois.
Jurors convicted him in December of five out of six counts of disorderly conduct. He faces three years in prison for each of the five counts.
Smollett, who is Black and gay, recruited brothers Abel Osundairo and Ola Osundairo of staging the fake racist, homophobic hate crime where he was the apparent victim, prosecutors said. He claimed his attackers yelled, “This is MAGA country,” and put a makeshift noose on him and poured bleach on him. Authorities said that he made it all up as a publicity stunt because he was unhappy with his pay on the show “Empire.”
Special Prosecutor Dan Webb articulated Smollett’s orders to the brothers like this for jurors, saying, “I want you to attack me, but when you hit me, I want you to kind of pull your punches a bit because I don’t want to get seriously hurt.”
Surveillance footage showed Smollett’s car circling the intersection of the faked attack to show the brothers where he wanted it to happen, Webb said.
Smollett denied in testimony that he made it all up.
Defense lawyer Nenya Uche argued that no physical or forensic evidence linked the actor to the alleged hoax. He asserted the brothers made up the hoax story for their own benefit. It was out of character for Smollett to stage the assault, putting himself in that position, Uche said.
“Jussie was not a person who liked attention,” he said. “Even his publicist was frustrated at him for that. It’s fantasy.”
Aaron Keller and Colin Kalmbacher contributed to this report.
[Image via Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images]
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[@karenawagner2691]

The judge should have given him at least a year in jail. Then he acted like a total jerk when they took him out. That shows what kind of person he really is. His sentence was way to light.

[@Miguel195211]

Yes

[@shawncarter4210]

it was his first offense

[@lowdown4444]

Nah Karen not at all

[@user-vg7zt1tf5x]

Totally agree , should of got a year !! Really show jussie what he dud was serious !!

[@Xbox360mIRC]

@@shawncarter4210 Smollett pleaded no contest to providing false information to law enforcement in a 2007 misdemeanor case resulting from a DUI stop in which Smollett gave police a false name and signed his brother's name on the summons promising to appear in court.Smollett also pleaded no contest to driving with a blood alcohol level over the legal limit and driving without a valid driver's license and was sentenced to a fine and two years of probation

[@johnfulton8960]

His biggest problem is that he’s not showing any remorse. Judges don’t like that, for good reason. It shows he needs to do time.

[@kathleendestefano5577]

Set an example for Christ sake..

[@moniquedawn5252]

Serious dressing down by the judge - had it coming

[@shazzymapatazzie3117]

I'm genuinely curious to hear how Jussie's lawyers think he is not guilty.

[@traceymacneill9879]

Holy crap, talk about a waste of taxpayer $$ with this ongoing drama - just throw the book at this fraud and get it done! 😳

[@kathyward2641]

💯👍💯

[@lawrenceceaser6428]

Was it a waste of the tax payers money when vandick went to trial

[@lowdown4444]

Hmmm really

[@eriv]

lock him up

[@_nursepat]

Wait…. They can go back on a signed deal? He had an immunity deal. WTF???

[@CNNBlackmailSupport]

Both prosecutors are freaking fire. The second guy went with no notes, off the dome, like a champ. Those are the prosecutors you want when the reputation of the system matters.

[@rullmourn1142]

Stop trying to continue the trial, it ended weeks ago, freaking grandstanding BS. Just sentence him. This should have started at 9am, why is this happening so late in the day.

[@wademcreynolds7428]

13:10 the prosecutor can't believe how nonsensical her argument is. She's complaining about the expense of a special prosecutor, in the course of her argument that the state should give her client *a whole new trial*. LMAO

[@justsaying3223]

He should have received the same sentence as someone who commits a hate crime

[@ny2minican696]

this guy must feel so embarrassed

[@manchitas3531]

This judge was awesome. His sentence was fair and his words were right on the point. The outburst was the typical fit from narcissistic rage. Justice was served, but we still wait to see what happens to the office of Kim Foxx

[@lawrenceceaser6428]

Sell out

[@dilovestheskins]

Oh good Lord. The butthead is GUILTY! “Social Justice” is killing America 🤬

[@12floz67]

150 days is a joke! 🍻

[@dilovestheskins]

@@12floz67 It is! But it’s better than getting nothing (which is what I thought he’d get with all the social Justice warriors in the court). It’s not going to be pleasant for him 👏👏

[@12floz67]

@@dilovestheskins I hear ya, I hope it’s miserable for him everyday.🍻

[@usualsuspectsfor1k]

Talk about reaching. Just admit your guilt and pack your things, you're off to prison.

[@TonyGalactic]

If they appoint Tina Glandian as your defense attorney just save yourself the trouble and plead guilty. Horrible.

[@CNNBlackmailSupport]

The first lawyer is awfully argumentative. "This was a non violent crime, and he forfeited his 10k bail bond side for the ATTACK." "It is undisputed that this means the thing I say it does. Sure, the court decides, but I'm telling the court what it means, and I'm 100% completely telling you what you should decide."

[@kesselster]

Yes. Counsel argues on behalf oh his client. That's what we're trained and required to do.

[@FiandMe16]

I knew he had perpetrated a hoax, I didn’t know about this trial of the century. Or however this woman put it. I only knew about the sentencing trial. And I am a true crime follower.

[@thetruepatriot7733]

The media suppressed the trial information and the judge refused to allow the trial to be televised. I happened to hear the trial was going on and had to check internet updates for any trial details... none of the media outlets really covered anything about the trial. I'm shocked there airing this!

[@LourdesGzz]

@@thetruepatriot7733 same here 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@HYPNOTOAD291]

I was waiting for Oprah and the Obamas to show up and tell the judge all about Saint Jussie and all his good works. I did enjoy the judge telling Jussie that his name is now a joke, bet that hurt his narcissistic feelings. He did it to himself, and still has the gall to proclaim his innocence as he left the court. No contrition, no remorse, no apologies.

[@kanehi3275]

He's another son Obama never had.

[@nelsonhernandez7482]

Since he made it up can we have an investigation into kim fox.

[@l.a.d.312]

POS

[@suzintex2002]

Transmission: Piece of 💩

[@FiandMe16]

I wonder how much money was paid for this extremely long Jussie commercial?

[@ciararespect4296]

Glandian Sold her soul to the devil now defending tate

[@leonardaragon4899]

He should have been given 3 years in the joint. He is a bit- - . hope he has a hard time in the county. I get so mad when they call county jail time prison. He F got off easy .

[@thetruepatriot7733]

150 days prison time... not bad, but a year in jail would have been better. He was sentenced to 30 months probation, so if messes up after he's served the 150 days, he could be sent to jail for 30 months. Fingers crossed he violates probation!

[@markmartinie9409]

he'll get day for day good time, right? So he should get out in about 75 days, right?

[@lowdown4444]

Crazy u wishing jail on someone smh you are definitely a Fish

[@williamheacock4174]

Arrest him already stop playing games.

[@paulw1798]

Glandian’s face was priceless after the sentencing 🤣🤣🤣. I hope the Osundairo brothers sue the pants off her for defaming them.

[@laurengoulding1199]

They are!!!

[@michaelspaargaren5595]

Does his attorney actually believe this clown is innocent?

[@markjurczyk]

Don't hire Tina, you will end up in jail hahahaha

[@Miguel195211]

Besides Smollett family those people that gave supporting statements, have they no shame?

[@jadezore]

same lawyer who is representing the Tate brothers lol!

[@playlist55]

Justice has been served. Let's see if Barry gets it changed for him. True Justice would have been 15 years, but I'm happy with the result. I do want him to spend some time with Bubba.

[@tinawindham6958]

Playtime

[@CryptoWales007]

Is Tina Glandian the Lawyer that defended Mike Tyson..?

[@cinnamongirl6717]

🇺🇲 PURJURY up to 5 yrs. & $15,000 JUSSIE ONLY 5 MONTHS❗U lucky

[@edniko5191]

He needed at least a year…I am not suicidal what saying that mean boy. Take some time to reflect sonny.

[@deannawiederhold333]

Such a Beautiful young Woman selling her soul to the Devil.

[@SAVAGE-GAMER-]

Any chance you can re upload w higher volume optimization?? I cant barely even hear nobody

[@roshnath6123]

I hope his choice of lawyers didn’t cost him jail time 🙄

[@yourdarkestfears1134]

Leave it to Jussie to try to get even more sympathy on his way out. He's going to be pampered as usual.. But don't forget to feel sorry for him

[@jagger9031]

anyone hear from Glandion after the sentencing?.....think she disappeared

[@rullmourn1142]

Yawn, ffs....🙄

[@dougalsip556]

Oops Jessie don't look like you're too happy now Bo

[@montanaprime]

Okay so are they trying to prove his innocence or get his accomplices prosecuted too? Wonders never end. 🤦🏻‍♂️ Jussie should get new lawyers

[@davidsuminski4243]

HIS ATTORNEY HAVE AN ONLY FANS?

[@Ole_CornPop]

Needs one at the rate she's going, she set that "Bar" about as low as it can go.

[@davidsuminski4243]

@@Ole_CornPop HAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHA 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 🤣 I heard you was a bad dude lol

[@davidsuminski4243]

@@Ole_CornPop HAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHA 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 🤣 I heard you was a bad dude lol

[@robertbowman4675]

Jussies lawyer- Its apparent you dont even believe what youre saying. Evidence shows he was a flipn liar. Good job milking all his assets prior to jail! I congratulate that 😂🤣😂🤣

[@raymondhagerty1769]

No MyPillow blanket or pillow for you tonight Jussie. Don,t slip on the soap. Your empire is now 6 x 8 feet.

[@brbrknndy]

I don't recall Smollett making an immunity agreement with the original prosecutor. What info did he divulge for immunity?

[@JamesWalters007]

🤣😁😅😆😂😄 Should have gotten 15 years in prison. F Liar!

[@SuperMrpeepers]

How about move on Juicy-stop wasting peoples time and taxpayers money

[@badmudderrutters7460]

TO THE ALL YOU CAN EAT HOTDOG FEST YOU GO!😂😂

[@superioroutdoorsolutionsll2455]

No Justice no peace.... enjoy your rear end discipline.

[@CNNBlackmailSupport]

5:50 His lawyer said "The judge can only appoint a special prosecutor in three DISCREET situations." How did she finish law school when she doesn't even speak basic English? DISTINCT. DISTINCT situations. Discreet means secret, private, or "on the down low." The judge can only assign a special prosecutor in three secret situations, lol. How do you know them, then? Lolololol. Edit: Discrete means separate as well, but I did not include that. Thank you for catching it. I stand corrected.

[@HYPNOTOAD291]

Discrete means "separate" . Discreet means "private, or secret". it's an easy mistake to make

[@Anonymous______________]

Diversity hires usually yield diversity results lol.

[@susieq9628]

“Discrete” means separate.

[@CNNBlackmailSupport]

@@HYPNOTOAD291 You are probably right, but it's a useless word in that form. "3 separate reasons" vs "3 reasons" vs "3 specific reasons" Specific at least adds something to the phrase, since they are technical. Discrete does not, since, well... there are 3 of them. Like, I can't imagine a scenario where someone hears "3 reasons" and thinks "Oh, I wonder if they are the same and not separate."

[@TheArchitect216]

god what a beautiful woman

[@Mat-threw]

Lol. And he’s wearing the face diaper.

[@HYPNOTOAD291]

makes it easier to hide his smirking

[@LarryLunchbox]

His lawyer is hot…she’s a real doll

[@luckreluck4308]

Just the fact he did all and kept living alert the facts and the taxes dollars spend on thing bogus story, js should at least get a 2years firm minimum to set and example.

[@BrokerLower]

She doesn't seem very confident 😕

[@domingofigueroa992]

Tina is à good attorney for sure

[@julieann4616]

She has beautiful hair, that’s the most positive thing I can say about her.

[@gunnar5144]

Footlong Bubba sub for Juicy!

[@daddysgirl5049]

Lousy sound quality!

[@belmaomanovic8590]

Licensed to lie !

[@deannawiederhold333]

You all know that JS has the backing of the VP Harris don't you. He will WALK

[@edniko5191]

Harris won’t touch him now he toxic…..if she get him off it will look bad on her path.

[@trufflesrheaven]

Not true. Kamala Harris has no bearing on this case..

[@juanitacampbell3013]

.

[@leonation6687]

Ha ha see ya fraud

[@johnfulton8960]

His biggest problem is that he’s not showing any remorse. Judges don’t like that, for good reason. It shows he needs to do time.

[@georgejones4866]

John Fulton... how about he lied, that's a problem