Jussie Smollett's Conviction Upheld, Appeal Denied

An Illinois appeals court has upheld actor Jussie Smollett's disorderly conduct convictions for making false reports of a hate crime to the Chicago Police Department in 2019. Smollett can appeal the decision to the Illinois Supreme Court. He was previously found guilty of five out of six felony counts of disorderly conduct and sentenced to 30 months of felony probation, including 150 days in jail, along with restitution and fines. Smollett's attorneys argued that his due process rights were violated and requested a new trial with a different judge, but the court dismissed these challenges. Smollett was released from jail after an emergency motion by his attorneys.