Court overturns Jussie Smollett's conviction in 2019 alleged attack that prosecutors said was staged

The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday overturned actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction on charges that he staged a racist and homophobic attack against himself in downtown Chicago in 2019 and lied to police.

Court overturns Jussie Smollett's conviction in 2019 alleged attack that prosecutors said was staged
A man wearing a blue jacket and black gloves smiles and waves to the camera.

The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday overturned actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction on charges that he staged a racist and homophobic attack against himself in downtown Chicago in 2019 and lied to police.