Illinois Supreme Court Overturns Jussie Smollett's Conviction
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The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned Jussie Smollett's 2021 conviction for staging a hate crime, citing a violation of due process. Smollett had initially negotiated an agreement in 2019 to forfeit his bond and perform community service, but was retried and convicted in 2021. The Supreme Court's decision follows an appeal after the conviction was upheld by a lower court.
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