Jerry Harris was sentenced to 12 years in jail after pleading guilty to one count each of receiving child pornography and engaging in sexual acts with a minor.
Smollett is accused of lying to police about being the was the victim of a racist and homophobic assault in Chicago and has been charged with felony disorderly conduct.
Jussie Smollett's trial jury was selected on Monday in the case against the former "Empire" actor for allegedly faking a hate crime back in January 2019.