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Jussie Smollett’s Hoax Attack Conviction Overturned
DeadlineStory by Denise PetskiImage from Deadline
scrn loglineFormer 'Empire' star Jussie Smollett's 2021 hoax attack conviction overturned in unexpected legal twist.beat sheet- Appeals court rules Smollett's prosecution was improper, paving the way for the actor's conviction to be erased from his record.
- Legal experts say this ruling could set a precedent, making it harder for prosecutors to bring charges in similar 'publicity stunt' cases in the future.
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Jussie Smollett’s Hoax Attack Conviction Overturned
DeadlineStory by Denise Petski
scrn logline
Former 'Empire' star Jussie Smollett's 2021 hoax attack conviction overturned in unexpected legal twist.
beat sheet
- Appeals court rules Smollett's prosecution was improper, paving the way for the actor's conviction to be erased from his record.
- Legal experts say this ruling could set a precedent, making it harder for prosecutors to bring charges in similar 'publicity stunt' cases in the future.
call sheet
Jussie Smollett, Empire, Empire