Jussie Smollett Has Reportedly Been Released From The Psych Ward

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Jussie Smollett has been released from the psych ward, according to reports.

TMZ reports that Jussie’s brother, Jocqui Smollett thanked fans for the support via social media in light of his”Free Jussie” movement. He says Jussie’s removal from the psych ward is a “big step forward.” Jocqui says, “Cook County doesn’t really move until they get bad publicity, keep continuing to call Cook County Jail checking in on him and keep saying that you believe he should be free.”

The actor was reportedly placed in the psych ward because the are houses high-profile inmates. Jocqui said that official paperwork stated that Jussie was at risk for self-harm, which according to Jocqui – he wasn’t.