As reported, the star was jailed for five months after being convicted of concocting the 2019 “attack” and was remanded immediately.
In the wake of the dramatic end of the saga, supporters – including family and former colleagues – have launched the #FreeJussie movement bemoaning his jail sentence.
Now, Jussie’s brother Jocqui Smollett is weighing in, echoing similar sentiments, and providing an update about the performer’s predicament.
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In a video posted to Jussie’s Instagram page, Jocqui said:
“Jussie is currently in a psych ward at the Cook County Jail. What’s very concerning is that there was a note attached to his paperwork today and put on the front of his jail cell saying that he’s at risk of self-harm.”
The 27-year-old continued:
“I want to just make it clear to folks that he is in no way, shape, or form at risk of self-harm. And he wants to let folks know that he is very stable, he is very strong, he is very healthy, and ready to take on the challenge that ultimately has been put up against him.”
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