Jussie Smollett's conviction gets a surprise reversal, as the Illinois Supreme Court steps in and shakes up Hollywood's hottest legal drama.
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The Illinois Supreme Court unanimously overturned Smollett's conviction, citing 'procedural errors' in the case - a major win for the embattled actor and a big blow to prosecutors.
This dramatic reversal comes just two years after Smollett was found guilty on charges of staging a hate crime against himself, a scandal that rocked the entertainment industry.
Jussie Smollett's conviction gets a surprise reversal, as the Illinois Supreme Court steps in and shakes up Hollywood's hottest legal drama.
beat sheet
The Illinois Supreme Court unanimously overturned Smollett's conviction, citing 'procedural errors' in the case - a major win for the embattled actor and a big blow to prosecutors.
This dramatic reversal comes just two years after Smollett was found guilty on charges of staging a hate crime against himself, a scandal that rocked the entertainment industry.