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.
Jussie Smollett's hate crime hoax conviction overturned in shocking court ruling that shakes up the entertainment world.
beat sheet
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.