An appeals court on Wednesday ordered that Jussie Smollett be released from jail while his conviction appeal is pending. In a 2-1 decision, the court said that he could be released after posting a personal recognizance bond of $150,000, meaning he doesn’t have to put down money but has agreed to come to court as required. Appellate Court Justices Thomas Hoffman and Joy Cunningham signed the order, while Justice Maureen Connors dissented. It was unclear late Wednesday how soon he may be released. Smollett was sentenced to 150 days in jail on March 10, after having been convicted of five of six counts of felony disorderly conduct, which is the charge filed for lying to police. He was placed in custody immediately after the sentencing hearing. His sentence could be as little as 75 days if he was on good behavior. During and after the hearing, Smollett, the former star of the …