Jurors have found former Empire star Jussie Smollet guilty on 5 of 6 charges he faced in connection to allegations that he staged a racist and anti-gay attack on himself 3 years ago in Chicago.
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It took over 9 hours spread over 2 days for the Jury to reach a verdict. According to experts Smollet is expected to be placed on probation and ordered to perform community service but the disorderly conduct charge is a class 4 felony that carries up to 3years sentence.