Jussie Smollett “Not Innocent” Of Hoax Hate Crime Attack, Prosecutor Insists As Conviction Overturned – Update
In a somewhat surprise ruling, the Illinois Supreme Court overturned Jussie Smollett's 2019 conviction in an alleged hate crime attack hoax.
Jussie Smollett's Hoax Case Prosecutor Rips Illinois Supreme Court's Ruling: 'He Is Not Innocent'
The special prosecutor in the Jussie Smollett hoax case has condemned the Illinois Supreme Court's decision to overturn his conviction.
How Jussie Smollett’s overturned conviction is similar to Bill Cosby’s
The criminal cases of actors Jussie Smollett and Bill Cosby, both Black, high-profile entertainers found guilty before their convictions were overturned, differ widely in details but share some parallels.
Actor Jussie Smollett's conviction overturned in hate crime hoax case
Illinois Supreme Court rules that a second case by a special prosecutor violated Smollett's rights after he'd already fulfilled the requirements of a plea deal on the same charges.
Jussie Smollett conviction in hate crime hoax overturned by Illinois Supreme Court
The Illinois Supreme Court overturned the actor's conviction in connection with a 2019 hate crime he was found to have staged against himself.
Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
Chicago’s highest court ruled on Smollett’s argument that a special prosecutor should not have been allowed to intervene after the local state’s attorney initially dropped charges.
Illinois Supreme Court Overturns Jussie Smollett's Conviction Due to Prosecutor's Misstep
A 2019 decision by Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx to drop charges against Jussie Smollett was cited by the Illinois Supreme Court as its reason for throwing out Smollett’s 2021 conviction. Smollett became the focus of national attention in 2019 after he claimed he was set upon by attackers who pelted him with racist,
Jussie Smollett conviction overturned by Illinois Supreme Court
Jussie Smollett's hate crime hoax conviction was overturned by the Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday. The actor had been convicted of five felony counts in December 2021.
Actor Jussie Smollett's Conviction Overturned for Alleged Hate Crime Hoax
Smollett had been accused of orchestrating a racist and homophobic attack on himself in downtown Chicago in 2019.
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Jussie Smollett refuses to speak the truth: Actor’s ‘attackers’
In 2021, Smollett was found guilty of five counts of disorderly conduct after it turned out he set up the attack.
Brothers in Jussie Smollett Hoax Case ‘Taken Aback’ by ‘Sweetheart Deal,’ Say He Still Owes Them $500
The two brothers who authorities allege were paid to stage the late-night attack on Jussie Smollett in 2019 say "not even ...
Perez Hilton says Jussie Smollett decision won't help 'tanked' career: Court didn't dispute hate crime hoax
Pop culture expert and crime buff Perez Hilton weighs in on the Illinois Supreme Court's decision to toss the hate crime hoax ...