Illinois Supreme Court Overturns Jussie Smollett's Conviction

The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned Jussie Smollett's 2021 conviction for falsely reporting a hate crime, citing a due process violation. The court ruled that the state cannot pursue a second prosecution after dismissing the original charges as part of an agreement with Smollett, who had fulfilled his part of the deal. This decision draws parallels to Bill Cosby's case, emphasizing the importance of upholding constitutional rights over prosecutorial interests.