Illinois Supreme Court overturns Jussie Smollett's conviction for staging a fake hate crime.
The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned actor Jussie Smollett's conviction for staging a fake hate crime in 2019. Smollett was initially found guilty of five counts of disorderly conduct for filing a false police report, but the court ruled that a second prosecution was improper after charges were initially dropped. The decision sends the case back to a lower court, potentially allowing for a new trial. Despite the ruling, Smollett's claim of innocence remains unaddressed by the court.
November 21, 2024
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