Jussie Smollett’s Conviction in Alleged Hoax Street Attack Overturned by Illinois Supreme Court

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• Illinois Supreme Court ruled 5-0 that Smollett's second prosecution was a violation of his due process rights, reversing his conviction.
• Smollett's attorney, Nenye Uche, called the initial prosecution a 'vindictive persecution,' highlighting the heated legal battle surrounding this case.