Illinois Supreme Court Overturns Jussie Smollett's Conviction
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned Jussie Smollett's conviction for allegedly staging a racist and homophobic attack on himself in 2019. Smollett, who was convicted of disorderly conduct in 2021, was accused of paying two men to fake the attack. The court sided with Smollett's attorneys, who argued that he should not have been charged by a special prosecutor after initial charges were dropped in exchange for community service. The decision has sparked controversy, with critics arguing it undermines accountability.
