Jussie Smollett's conviction overturned as Illinois court rules retrial violated his rights
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Illinois Supreme Court cites 'double jeopardy' in decision, saying Smollett shouldn't have been retried after initial charges were dropped
Decision represents major legal victory for Smollett, whose career was derailed by 2019 hoax attack allegations - now he may be able to stage a comeback
Jussie Smollett's conviction overturned as Illinois court rules retrial violated his rights
beat sheet
Illinois Supreme Court cites 'double jeopardy' in decision, saying Smollett shouldn't have been retried after initial charges were dropped
Decision represents major legal victory for Smollett, whose career was derailed by 2019 hoax attack allegations - now he may be able to stage a comeback