Jussie Smollett's conviction overturned in hate crime hoax case

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Jussie Smollett's hate crime hoax conviction overturned in shocking court ruling that shakes up the entertainment world.
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  • The Illinois Supreme Court has unexpectedly reversed Smollett's conviction, dealing a blow to prosecutors and reigniting debate over the high-profile case.
  • Smollett, once a rising star on 'Empire', had been sentenced to 150 days in jail for staging a racist and homophobic attack on himself, but will now avoid jail time.
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Jussie Smollett, Illinois Supreme Court, 'Empire'
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