The Jussie Smollett Case Is Probably Far From Over, Analysts Say - The New York Times

The Illinois appellate court that ordered Mr. Smollett’s release from jail often takes months, even years, to rule on cases, according to experts.

Ultimately, judges have the discretion to decide these matters on a case-by-case basis. Experts say it is common for defendants to serve their entire sentence of incarceration before their appeal is … [+1747 chars]

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