Illinois Supreme Court overturns Jussie Smollett's fake hate crime conviction, citing due process violations.

The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned Jussie Smollett's conviction for staging a fake hate crime in 2019. The court ruled that it was a due process violation to prosecute him again after the original charges were dropped. Smollett, an actor known for his role in "Empire," initially claimed he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack but was later convicted of lying to police. The court's decision does not address his claims of innocence.

November 21, 2024
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