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.