Illinois Supreme Court Overturns Jussie Smollett's Conviction

The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned Jussie Smollett's conviction for lying about a 2019 hate crime, citing a violation of his Fifth Amendment rights. The court ruled that the state could not prosecute Smollett a second time after an initial agreement to drop charges in exchange for a $10,000 payment and community service. This decision highlights the importance of the state honoring agreements made with defendants, drawing parallels to the overturned conviction of Bill Cosby. The case has been sent back to the lower court to officially dismiss the charges.