Jussie Smollett’s Hoax Attack Conviction Overturned

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Jussie Smollett‘s 2021 conviction over his alleged fake assault on the streets of Chicago is now behind the Empire actor. In a somewhat surprising ruling, the Illinois Supreme Court overturned the legal consequences Smollett suffered due to the high profile incident. “We are aware that this case has generated significant public interest and that many people were dissatisfied with the resolution of the original case and believed it to be unjust,” the court’s opinion reads, according to the Chicago Tribune. “Nevertheless, what would be more unjust than the resolution of any one criminal case would be a holding from this court that the State was not bound to honor agreements upon which people have detrimentally relied.” MORE TO COME By providing your information, you agree to our Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.

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