Jussie Smollett Placed in Psych Ward at Cook County Jail, Family Says

Actor Jussie Smollett has been moved to a psychiatric ward at Cook County Jail, his brother announced on Instagram, days after Smollett was sentenced for staging a hate crime and lying to police.

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Black EnterpriseLean Left· Mar 14, 2022

Jocqui Smollett Says Brother Jussie Was Placed In Psych Ward At Cook County Jail

NBC NewsLean Left· Mar 13, 2022

Jussie Smollett's brother claims the actor is in a 'psych ward' in jail

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NBC ChicagoLean Left· Mar 14, 2022

Jussie Smollett Placed in Psych Ward at Cook County Jail, Family Says

The ColumbianCenter· Mar 13, 2022· ran in 2 outlets

Jussie Smollett put in psych ward after being deemed a self-harm risk, his brother says

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BizPac ReviewRight· Mar 14, 2022

Jussie Smollett sent to psych ward in jail with 'concerning note,' brother insists he's stable

GopusaRight· Mar 14, 2022· ran in 2 outlets

Jussie Smollett put in psych ward after being deemed a self-harm risk, his brother says

Fox NewsRight· Mar 13, 2022

Jussie Smollett placed in psych ward at Cook County jail, brother says

Breitbart NewsRight· Mar 13, 2022

Brother Claims Jussie Smollett Placed in Psych Ward: 'He Is in No Way, Shape, or Form at Risk of Self-Harm'