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crime2 years ago

Jussie Smollett's Conviction Upheld by Illinois Appeals Court in Hate Crime Hoax Case

An Illinois appeals court has upheld actor Jussie Smollett's conviction for orchestrating a staged hate crime. The decision was split, with two justices agreeing and one dissenting. Smollett's legal team plans to file an appeal with the Supreme Court, citing a substantial body of evidence. Special Prosecutor Dan K. Webb hailed the decision as a victory for justice. Smollett had previously been found guilty on five charges of disorderly conduct and sentenced to 150 days in jail, probation, restitution, and a fine. If the conviction is not overturned, he will have to serve the remainder of his jail sentence.

via Fox News|
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crime2 years ago

Illinois Appeals Court Upholds Jussie Smollett's Conviction

The Illinois Appeals Court has upheld Jussie Smollett's conviction for disorderly conduct in a 2-1 vote. Smollett's lawyers have the option to appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court. If the Supreme Court does not reverse the ruling, Smollett will have to serve the remaining 150-day jail sentence. Smollett, known for his role in "Empire," had claimed to be the victim of a hate crime in 2019 but was later charged with orchestrating a fake hate crime against himself. His attorneys argued that he was being punished twice for the same crime, but the appeals court ruled that the retrial was not fundamentally unfair.

via CBS Chicago|
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crime2 years ago

Court Denies Josh Duggar's Appeal for Child Pornography Conviction

The federal appeals court has upheld the child pornography conviction of former reality TV star Josh Duggar, rejecting his arguments for a new trial. Duggar, the oldest son of Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar from the TLC show "19 Kids and Counting," was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison last year. His appeal sought to suppress incriminating statements he made to federal authorities and overturn a lower court's decision to deny the mention of another person's previous sex offense convictions during the trial. The court ruled that Duggar's statements were admissible and that the district court judge did not deprive him of his right to present a complete defense.

via CNN|
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