Jussie Smollett's conviction overturned in attack on himself
Thursday, 21 November 2024 () In a stunning turn of events, the Illinois Supreme Court overturned actor Jussie Smollett's conviction for staging a hate crime against himself. The court ruled that the special prosecutor's involvement, following a previous deal where charges were dropped, was improper. While acknowledging public dissatisfaction with the initial resolution, the court emphasized the importance of upholding agreements.
Actor Jussie Smollett who was accused of faking a homophobic attack on the streets of Chicago in 2019, had his conviction overturned by the Illinois Supreme Court. His case was overturned after a judge..
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Thursday, 21 November 2024 ()
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