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Jussie Smollett's Conviction Overturned in Shocking Legal Twist

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.

via PinkNews|

#conviction-overturned #hate-crime #illinois-supreme-court

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Illinois Supreme Court Overturns Jussie Smollett's Conviction

The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned the 2021 felony conviction of actor Jussie Smollett, who was previously found guilty of falsely reporting a hate crime. Smollett, known for his role on the TV show 'Empire,' had been sentenced to 150 days in jail and ordered to pay fines and restitution. The reversal of his conviction marks a significant legal development in the high-profile case.

via The Washington Post|

#conviction-overturned #empire #hate-crime

legal1 year ago•1 min saved

Illinois Supreme Court Overturns Jussie Smollett's Conviction

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.

via Pitchfork|

#conviction-overturned #due-process #hate-crime-hoax

legal1 year ago•2 min saved

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.

via The Guardian US|

#conviction-overturned #double-jeopardy #illinois-supreme-court

entertainment1 year ago

Illinois Supreme Court Overturns Jussie Smollett's Conviction

Jussie Smollett's conviction for falsely claiming to be the victim of a hate crime has been overturned. The actor, known for his role on the TV show 'Empire,' was previously found guilty of staging a racist and homophobic attack on himself in 2019. The decision to overturn the conviction marks a significant development in the high-profile legal case.

via The New York Times|

#conviction-overturned #entertainment #false-claim

legal1 year ago•2 min saved

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.

via ABC News|

#conviction-overturned #hoax-attack #illinois-supreme-court

entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

Illinois Supreme Court Overturns Jussie Smollett's Conviction

The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned Jussie Smollett's conviction related to an alleged hate crime hoax. Smollett, known for his role in "Empire," was initially convicted in December 2021 for staging a hate crime against himself and sentenced to jail time and probation. The court found that retrying Smollett after an initial deal was reached violated his rights, emphasizing the importance of upholding agreements made in legal proceedings.

via Variety|

#conviction-overturned #entertainment #hate-crime-hoax

true-crime1 year ago•4 min saved

"California Woman Denies Bloody Bedroom Was a Crime Scene"

Jane Dorotik was convicted of murdering her husband in 2001 based on blood evidence found in their bedroom, but new analysis revealed that not all the blood-like stains were tested and some were not blood at all. After years of appeals and a retrial, the prosecutors dropped the charges in 2022, admitting that the evidence was not sufficient to prove her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

via CBS News|

#48-hours #conviction-overturned #jane-dorotik

legalcrime1 year ago•2 min saved

"Virginia Doctor's 500k Opioid Doses Conviction Overturned"

Dr. Joel Smithers, who was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for prescribing over 500,000 opioids in less than two years, has had his conviction overturned due to a jury instruction error. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found that the instruction misstated the law and ordered a new trial for Smithers, citing a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision. Smithers was originally convicted in 2019 on hundreds of counts of illegally prescribing controlled substances and was accused of causing the death of a patient.

via USA TODAY|

#conviction-overturned #doctor #legalcrime

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Kathleen Folbigg's 20-Year Battle Ends in Acquittal for Deaths of Four Children

Kathleen Folbigg, an Australian woman who was imprisoned for 20 years for the deaths of her four children, had her convictions overturned by New South Wales state. Folbigg, who was pardoned in June, plans to seek substantial compensation for her wrongful imprisonment. The case, which relied on circumstantial evidence, sparked controversy among scientists and statisticians, some of whom campaigned for Folbigg's release. A second inquiry in 2022 found new evidence suggesting a genetic mutation may have caused the deaths of two of the children.

via New York Post |

#compensation-claim #conviction-overturned #crime

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Minnesota man Marvin Haynes released from prison after murder conviction overturned"

Marvin Haynes, who was serving a life sentence for the 2004 murder of a flower shop employee in Minneapolis, has been released from prison after his conviction was overturned. The judge cited unconstitutional witness identification and a lack of physical evidence tying Haynes to the crime. With the help of the Great North Innocence Project, Haynes successfully pleaded his innocence before a Hennepin County judge. The Hennepin County Attorney's Office acknowledged the injustice and expressed a commitment to righting the wrong.

via CBS Minnesota|

#conviction-overturned #crime #flower-shop-murder

civil-rights2 years ago•2 min saved

Appeals court overturns conviction due to judge's racial bias

The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned the drug conviction of a Black man, Leron Liggins, after a Detroit federal judge, Stephen Murphy III, made racially biased remarks, stating that Liggins "looks like a criminal." The appeals court deemed the judge's comments incompatible with the fair administration of justice and ordered a new trial with a different judge, stating that allowing the conviction to stand would undermine public confidence in the judicial process. The judge apologized for his remarks, citing frustration with delays in the case, but the appeals court ruled that he should have recused himself as requested by Liggins' attorney.

via CBS News|

#appeals-court #civil-rights #conviction-overturned

legalcriminal-justice2 years ago•3 min saved

"Judge Stephen Murphy Faces Backlash for Biased Comment on Defendant's Appearance"

A federal appeals court panel has overturned the conviction and prison sentence of a heroin trafficker, criticizing the trial judge for making "unacceptable remarks," including stating that the defendant "looks like a criminal." The court rebuked U.S. District Judge Stephen Murphy for his conduct and ordered a new trial to be held in front of a different judge. The panel expressed concern over the racial bias implications of the judge's remark, emphasizing the importance of treating all defendants with dignity, respect, and fairness. The judge's comments were deemed incompatible with the fair administration of justice.

via Detroit News|

#appeals-court #conviction-overturned #fair-trial

legalcriminal-justice2 years ago•1 min saved

Racial Bias Exposed: Court Overturns Conviction Based on Judge's Prejudice

The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned the drug conviction of a Black man, Leron Liggins, after a Detroit federal judge, Stephen Murphy III, made racially biased remarks, stating that Liggins "looks like a criminal." The appeals court deemed the judge's comments incompatible with the fair administration of justice and ordered a new trial with a different judge. The court stated that allowing the conviction to stand would undermine public confidence in the judicial process. The judge apologized for his remarks nearly two years later, attributing his outburst to frustration. Prosecutors argued that the remark referred to Liggins' alleged conduct, but the appeals court disagreed, stating that a reasonable observer could interpret it differently.

via The Associated Press|

#appeals-court #conviction-overturned #fair-trial