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legal1 year ago

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
legal1 year ago

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

Illinois Supreme Court Overturns Jussie Smollett's Conviction

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.

via BBC.com|
#disorderly-conduct#hoax-attack#illinois-supreme-court
legal1 year ago

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
law-and-justice1 year ago

Illinois Supreme Court Overturns Jussie Smollett's Conviction

The Illinois Supreme Court overturned Jussie Smollett's conviction for staging a hate crime, citing a violation of his due process rights due to a prior plea deal. This decision nullifies a five-month jail sentence, although Smollett's reputation and career have suffered significantly. The ruling criticized the second prosecution as unjust, despite the special prosecutor's disappointment and insistence on Smollett's guilt. The case has been a focal point of public and legal controversy, impacting the careers of those involved, including Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx.

via Chicago Sun-Times|
#hate-crime-hoax#illinois-supreme-court#jussie-smollett
legal1 year ago

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
legal1 year ago

Illinois Supreme Court Overturns Jussie Smollett's Conviction

The Illinois Supreme Court has reversed Jussie Smollett's 2021 conviction for falsely reporting a hate crime, ruling that a second prosecution after a case dismissal as part of an agreement with the defendant violates due process. Smollett, who claimed he was attacked in 2019, was initially found guilty of disorderly conduct, but his attorneys argued the case should have ended when initial charges were dropped by the Cook County State’s Attorney.

via AL.com|
#conviction-reversal#due-process#hate-crime
legal1 year ago

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
legal1 year ago

Illinois Supreme Court Overturns Jussie Smollett's Conviction

The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned Jussie Smollett's conviction for falsely reporting a hate crime, citing prosecutorial issues. The court ruled that Smollett should not have been charged after entering a nonprosecution agreement with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. Smollett was initially sentenced to jail and probation after being found guilty of staging an attack on himself in 2019. The case was controversial, with significant public interest and criticism of the original resolution.

via NBC News|
#hate-crime-hoax#illinois-supreme-court#jussie-smollett
entertainment1 year ago

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
legal1 year ago

Illinois Supreme Court Overturns Jussie Smollett's Conviction

The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned Jussie Smollett's 2021 conviction for falsely reporting a hate crime, citing a due process violation. The court ruled that the state cannot pursue a second prosecution after dismissing the original charges as part of an agreement with Smollett, who had fulfilled his part of the deal. This decision draws parallels to Bill Cosby's case, emphasizing the importance of upholding constitutional rights over prosecutorial interests.

via WGN TV Chicago|
#conviction-reversal#due-process#hate-crime-hoax
legal-politics1 year ago

"Controversial Chicago Real Estate Transfer Tax Referendum Upheld by Illinois Supreme Court"

The Illinois Supreme Court denied an appeal challenging the counting of votes for the controversial Bring Chicago Home referendum, which aims to increase the real estate transfer tax on buildings over $1 million to address homelessness. The Building Owners and Managers Association of Chicago, which sued to block the referendum, expressed concerns about its potential negative impact on the commercial real estate market and property taxes. However, Mayor Brandon Johnson defended the measure, emphasizing the need for dedicated funding for affordable housing and homeless support services. Homeless advocates praised the court's decision, stating that it gives voters the power to address the housing crisis and hold corporate landlords accountable.

via WLS-TV|
#bring-chicago-home-referendum#chicago#homelessness
legalcrime1 year ago

Jussie Smollett Appeals to Illinois Supreme Court to Overturn Conviction

Jussie Smollett is seeking to have his 2021 conviction for staging a fake hate crime against himself and lying to police thrown out by the Illinois Supreme Court, claiming protection under double jeopardy. The former "Empire" actor's appeal comes after an Illinois appeals court affirmed his disorderly conduct conviction and jail sentence. Smollett had reported a racist and homophobic attack in 2019, but authorities later accused him of orchestrating the hoax and paying two men to stage the assault. His legal team has argued that he was unfairly targeted due to his race and sexual orientation, while prosecutors maintain that his actions wasted significant police resources.

via USA TODAY|
#conviction#double-jeopardy#hoax
legalcourt1 year ago

Jussie Smollett Appeals to Illinois Supreme Court to Overturn Conviction

Jussie Smollett has petitioned the Illinois Supreme Court to overturn his conviction for fabricating a hate crime attack, citing a non-prosecution agreement and claiming protection against double jeopardy. His attorneys argue that the case has been complicated by politics and public outrage, while a dissenting justice believes the conviction should be overturned. Smollett's initial claims of being attacked in 2019 unraveled during trial, leading to his conviction and a five-month jail sentence, of which he served only six days before being released pending appeal.

via Chicago Sun-Times|
#conviction#hate-crime#illinois-supreme-court
legalcrime1 year ago

Jussie Smollett Appeals to Illinois Supreme Court for Conviction Overturn

Jussie Smollett is appealing to the Illinois Supreme Court to overturn his conviction for faking an attack, arguing that he should never have been prosecuted due to a deal with prosecutors. He was convicted in 2021 for staging an anti-gay, racist hate crime on himself and filing a false police report. The actor's legal team claims that the case has been complicated by politics and public outrage. Smollett's appeal was previously denied by the Appellate Court of Cook County, and if unsuccessful, he may be required to complete the rest of his sentence, which includes jail time, probation, and restitution to the City of Chicago.

via Daily Mail|
#appeal#conviction#hoax