Jussie Smollett's Conviction Overturned in Shocking Legal Twist

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Jussie Smollett's Conviction Overturned in Shocking Legal Twist
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Jussie Smollett's conviction for staging a hate crime against himself has been overturned by the Illinois Supreme Court. The court ruled that his second prosecution violated due process, as it followed an agreement where initial charges were dropped. Smollett was previously found guilty of disorderly conduct for orchestrating the hoax attack, but the court's decision focused on procedural issues rather than the evidence of his guilt.

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