These are appellate court justices that signed the order to release Jussie Smollett. Call to dig anons!
Appellate Court Justices Thomas Hoffman and Joy Cunningham signed the order, , while Justice Maureen Connors dissented.
https://ballotpedia.org/Joy_Cunningham
https://ballotpedia.org/Thomas_Hoffman
https://www.npr.org/2022/03/16/1087100475/court-orders-jussie-smollett-released-from-jail-during-appeal
Not a lawfag either anon but yes, I believe they would have to provide new evidence in order to appeal, need to dig on any new evidence presented in his case.
Just found this, Smollett’s case went before an appeals court. Despite Judge Linn’s refusal to delay the actor’s 150-day sentence pending an appeal at the sentencing, two other judges on a three-person panel have ruled that Smollett should be released as he waits for his next day in court. His release was ordered on Wednesday, March 16, and is reportedly dependent on a $150,000 bond.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/jussie-smollett-to-be-released-from-jail-pending-appeal/ar-AAUUj4T