Jussie Smollett's Conviction Overturned by Illinois Supreme Court

The Illinois Supreme Court overturned Jussie Smollett's conviction, ruling that prosecutors unlawfully refiled charges after agreeing to drop them. Smollett was initially charged with lying about a 2019 attack, but the charges were dropped after he performed community service and forfeited his bond. A special prosecutor later filed new charges, leading to his conviction. The court found this violated the agreement and double jeopardy principles, barring the second prosecution.